Delaney Rudd facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 8, 1962 Hollister, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Eastman (Hollister, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wake Forest (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 83rd overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1985–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1985 | Westchester Golden Apples |
| 1985–1986 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1986 | Maine Windjammers |
| 1986–1988 | PAOK |
| 1986 | Westchester Golden Apples |
| 1989–1992 | Utah Jazz |
| 1992–1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1993 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 1993–1999 | ASVEL Villeurbane |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward Delaney Rudd, born on November 8, 1962, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, he played as a point guard, which is a key position on a basketball team. Rudd had a long career playing for teams in the NBA and in Europe.
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Early Life and College Career
Delaney Rudd grew up in Hollister, North Carolina. He played high school basketball at Eastman High School. This is where he first showed his talent on the court.
Playing for Wake Forest
After high school, Delaney went to Wake Forest University. He played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was a college player from 1981 to 1985.
Professional Basketball Career
Delaney Rudd played professional basketball for many years. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played in the NBA for two teams. These teams were the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Playing Overseas
Rudd also played basketball outside of the United States. He played in Greece for a team called PAOK from 1986 to 1988. Later, he played in France for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne from 1993 to 1999.
A Big Moment in the NBA
While playing for the Utah Jazz, Rudd was often a backup player. He played behind a famous player named John Stockton. But Delaney Rudd had a chance to show his skills in 1992. This was during the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In Game 5 of that series, the score was tied. Stockton, the main point guard, got an eye injury and could not play. Rudd stepped in to take his place. His team was losing 107-104 late in the game. Delaney Rudd then made a 23-foot three-pointer. This shot tied the game and sent it into overtime. It was a very exciting moment for him and his team.
Career Highlights
During his career, Delaney Rudd achieved some great things. In 1996, he was named a FIBA EuroStar. He also won the FIBA EuroStars 3 Point Contest that same year. He won the French Basketball Cup twice, in 1996 and 1997. He was also named the French League Foreign MVP twice. His jersey number 4 was even retired by ASVEL, which is a big honor!
See also
In Spanish: Delaney Rudd para niños
