Derek Grimm facts for kids
| No. 54 | |
|---|---|
| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 1974 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Morton (Morton, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Missouri (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1997 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1998–1999 | Hitachi Osaka |
| 1999 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 1999–2000 | St. Louis Swarm |
| 2001–2002 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2002 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2002–2003 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2003–2004 | Bashkimi |
| 2005 | Gary Steelheads |
| 2005 | Fastlink |
William Derek Grimm, born on August 3, 1974, is an American professional basketball player. He played as a forward. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches tall, Grimm played for several teams during his career. He even played a few games in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Derek Grimm's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Years
Derek Grimm was born in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Morton High School in Morton, Illinois. After high school, he went on to play college basketball. Grimm played for the University of Missouri from 1993 to 1997.
Professional Career Highlights
Even though Derek Grimm was not chosen in the NBA draft, he still made it to the big league. He played for the Sacramento Kings during the 1997–98 NBA season. During his time with the Kings, he played in nine games. He scored a total of 14 points for the team.
After his time in the NBA, Grimm continued his professional career. He was picked by the La Crosse Bobcats in the 1997 CBA Draft. This was in the fifth round, as the 50th overall pick. He also played for other CBA teams. These included the Dakota Wizards in 2003 and the Gary Steelheads in 2005.
Derek Grimm's basketball career took him to many different countries. He played professionally in several places around the world. These included Japan, the Philippines, Turkey, Kosovo, Poland, and the Netherlands. This shows how basketball can be a global sport.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
- YouTube Video of Tyus Edney's winning shot against Missouri in 1995 NCAA Tournament
See also
In Spanish: Derek Grimm para niños
