Donald Royal facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1966 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | St. Augustine (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Notre Dame (1983–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 3 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1987–1998 |
| Career history | |
| 1987–1988 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1988–1989 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1989–1990 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1990–1991 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1991 | Tri-City Chinook |
| 1991–1992 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1992–1996 | Orlando Magic |
| 1996–1997 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1997 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1997 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1997–1998 | Orlando Magic |
| 1998 | Charlotte Hornets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,151 (6.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,431 (2.8 rpg) |
Donald Adam Royal (born May 22, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a small forward, which is a player who scores points and gets rebounds. Donald Royal was 6 feet 8 inches tall.
He played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame. After college, he was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1987 NBA draft.
Donald Royal's NBA Career
Donald Royal played for eight seasons in the NBA. He played for five different teams during his career. These teams included the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, and Charlotte Hornets.
Playing for the Orlando Magic
One of Donald Royal's best times was with the Orlando Magic. He played for the Magic from 1992 to 1996, and again in 1997. During the 1992–93 season, he played in 77 games. He averaged 9.2 points per game, which was a great achievement.
In the 1994–95 season, he was a starting player for part of the season. That year, the Orlando Magic made it to the 1995 NBA Finals. This is the championship series of the NBA. Donald Royal played a small part in Game 1 of the Finals.
Career Statistics
Throughout his NBA career, Donald Royal played in 504 games. He scored a total of 3,161 points. He also grabbed 1,431 rebounds. These numbers show his contributions to the teams he played for.
See also
In Spanish: Donald Royal para niños
