Derek Grimm facts for kids
| No. 54 | |
|---|---|
| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 1974 Peoria, Illinois |
| 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 August 3, 1974) is an American professional basketball player. He played as a forward, standing tall at 6 feet 9 inches. Derek Grimm went to the University of Missouri for college.
Even though he wasn't chosen in the main National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, he did play for the Sacramento Kings in the 1997–98 season. He played in nine games and scored 14 points. Derek Grimm was born in Peoria, Illinois.
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Early Career and College Years
Derek Grimm started his basketball journey in his hometown. He went to Morton High School in Morton, Illinois. After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Missouri. He was a part of the Missouri Tigers team from 1993 to 1997.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Derek Grimm became a professional basketball player. He played for many teams in different leagues.
Playing in the NBA
In 1997, Derek Grimm was picked by the La Crosse Bobcats in the CBA Draft. This was a league where players often tried to get into the NBA. He later got a chance to play in the NBA. He joined the Sacramento Kings for the 1997–98 NBA season. He played in nine games for the Kings.
Teams in Other Leagues
Derek Grimm played for several teams in the CBA. These included the Dakota Wizards in 2003 and the Gary Steelheads in 2005. He also played for the St. Louis Swarm and the Kansas City Knights.
His career took him to many countries around the world. He played professionally in:
- Japan for Hitachi Osaka
- The Philippines for the Shell Turbo Chargers
- Turkey for Darüşşafaka
- Kosovo for Bashkimi
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- The IBL
Derek Grimm had a long career playing basketball in many different places.
See also
In Spanish: Derek Grimm para niños
