Devin Gray facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1972 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | August 17, 2013 (aged 41) Atlanta, Georgia |
| High school | Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Clemson (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1995–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1996 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1996–1997 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1997 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1997 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1997 | Caja San Fernando |
| 1997–1968 | Fórum Valladolid |
| 1998–1999 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1999 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1999–2000 | Houston Rockets |
| 2000–2001 | Marinos de Oriente |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Devin Antoine Gray (born May 31, 1972 – died August 17, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a Small forward. Devin played for several teams during his career. This included teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. He also played in top leagues in other countries, like Spain.
Devin Gray passed away on August 17, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 41 years old.
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Playing College Basketball
Devin Gray went to Clemson University for college. He played basketball for the Clemson Tigers team from 1991 to 1995. During his time at Clemson, he was a strong player. In 1994, he was named to the Third-team All-ACC. This means he was one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Devin Gray became a professional basketball player. He played in different leagues both in the United States and internationally.
Playing in the NBA
Devin Gray played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for parts of three seasons. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America. He played for three different NBA teams:
- The Sacramento Kings
- The San Antonio Spurs
- The Houston Rockets
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Devin Gray also played in other professional basketball leagues.
Continental Basketball Association
He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a major minor league basketball organization in the United States. In 1996, Devin was named to the CBA All-Rookie team. This award recognized him as one of the best new players in the league. He played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the Yakima Sun Kings in the CBA.
Playing Overseas
Devin Gray also played basketball in other countries. He played in Spain's first division, which is a very competitive league. He was part of teams like Caja San Fernando and Fórum Valladolid. Later in his career, he also played for Marinos de Oriente in Venezuela.
See also
In Spanish: Devin Gray para niños
