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Diamond Stone

Stone with the Taichung Suns in 2022
No. 33 – Zavkhan Brothers
Center
Personal information
Born	(1997-02-10) February 10, 1997 (age 28) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
High school	Dominican (Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
College	Maryland (2015–2016)
NBA Draft	2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
Pro career	2016–present
League	The League
Career history
2016–2017	Los Angeles Clippers
2016	→Santa Cruz Warriors
2016–2017	→Salt Lake City Stars
2017–2018	Windy City Bulls
2018	Salt Lake City Stars
2018	Meralco Bolts
2018	Iowa Wolves
2019	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021	Mets de Guaynabo
2021	Gigantes de Carolina
2021–2022	TaiwanBeer HeroBears
2022	Cocodrilos de Caracas
2022	San Miguel Beermen
2022	Taichung Suns
2023	Zavkhan Brothers
2023	Marineros de Puerto Plata
2023	Hefei Storm
2023–2024	Zavkhan Brothers
2024	Prishtina
2024	Shahrdari Gorgan
2024	Indios de Mayagüez
2024–present	Zavkhan Brothers
Career highlights and awards
Balkan League champion (2024) T1 League points leader (2022) NBA G League champion (2019) McDonald's All-American (2015) First-team Parade All-American (2015) Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2015)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States FIBA U17 World Cup Gold 2014 Dubai National team

Diamond Louis Stone (born February 10, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a center for the Zavkhan Brothers in The League. Before becoming a professional, he played one season of college basketball for the University of Maryland. In 2016, he was chosen by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2016 NBA draft.

High School Basketball Journey

Diamond Stone went to Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. In his final year, he scored about 24 points and grabbed nearly 12 rebounds per game. He ended his high school career with an amazing 2,193 points. During his four years, he helped his team win four state championships in a row.

In 2015, Stone played in the McDonald's All-American Game. He scored 14 points and had three rebounds in that game. After high school, he was considered a top player. He decided to play college basketball for the University of Maryland in March 2015.

College Basketball Career

Diamond Stone joined the University of Maryland basketball team. In his only season there, he averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He was named the Big Ten Newcomer of the Year by the Associated Press. He also set a new record for Maryland freshmen by scoring 39 points against Penn State in December 2015.

On April 11, 2016, Stone decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his last three years of college basketball. He was later picked as the 40th player overall in the 2016 NBA Draft.

College Stats Overview

During his college career, Diamond Stone averaged about 12 points and 5 rebounds per game. He also had 0.4 assists and 2.7 blocks per game. He shot the ball very well, making 56% of his shots.

Professional Basketball Path

Starting with the Clippers (2016–2017)

On June 23, 2016, the New Orleans Pelicans picked Diamond Stone in the NBA draft. Soon after, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He signed with the Clippers in July 2016. Stone played a few minutes for the Clippers in his first year. He also spent time playing in the NBA Development League (now called the G League). He played for the Santa Cruz Warriors and Salt Lake City Stars to gain more experience.

Playing for G League Teams (2017–2019)

In July 2017, Stone was part of a trade that sent him to the Atlanta Hawks, but he was later waived. He then signed with the Chicago Bulls but was waived again. Stone then played for the Windy City Bulls in the G League. He was later traded to the Salt Lake City Stars.

In November 2018, the Iowa Wolves acquired Stone's rights. He joined the team but was waived in January 2019. Soon after, in January 2019, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers acquired him. With the Vipers, he became an NBA G League champion in 2019.

Playing in Puerto Rico (2021)

In 2021, Diamond Stone moved to Puerto Rico to play basketball. On July 1, 2021, he signed with the Mets de Guaynabo. He played very well, averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Later, in August, he signed with the Gigantes de Carolina.

Playing in Taiwan (2021–2022)

In November 2021, Stone signed with the TaiwanBeer HeroBears in Taiwan's T1 League. He had a great season and was the league's top scorer for the 2021–22 season.

Recent Teams and Current Play (2022–Present)

In October 2022, Stone joined the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippines. Later that month, he signed with the Taichung Suns back in Taiwan.

As of October 2024, Diamond Stone is playing for the Zavkhan Brothers in The League in Mongolia. He has been with the Zavkhan Brothers since 2023, with a few short stints with other teams in between.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Performance

National Team Experience

Diamond Stone has also played for the United States national basketball team. He was chosen for the All-Tournament Team at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. This shows he was one of the best players in the world for his age group.

See also

In Spanish: Diamond Stone para niños