Donyell Marshall facts for kids
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Marshall in 2011
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 18, 1973 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Reading (Reading, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UConn (1991–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1994–2009 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1994–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995–2000 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2000–2002 | Utah Jazz |
| 2002–2003 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2003–2005 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2005–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2008 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2008–2009 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2011 | George Washington (assistant) |
| 2011–2013 | Maine Red Claws (assistant) |
| 2013–2015 | Rider (assistant) |
| 2015–2016 | Buffalo (assistant) |
| 2016–2021 | Central Connecticut |
| 2021–2024 | Greensboro Swarm (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As Assistant Coach:
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 10,716 (11.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,376 (6.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,305 (1.4 apg) |
Donyell Lamar Marshall (born May 18, 1973) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He was chosen fourth in the 1994 NBA draft. Marshall played for eight different teams during his National Basketball Association (NBA) career. His playing career lasted until 2009. In 2005, he set a record by making 12 three-pointers in one game.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Donyell Marshall was born on May 18, 1973. His hometown is Reading, Pennsylvania. He went to Reading High School.
After high school, he attended the University of Connecticut. He played for the university's basketball team. Marshall was named the Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1994. This was a big honor for him.
Playing in the NBA
Marshall decided to leave college early. He entered the 1994 NBA draft after his junior year. The Minnesota Timberwolves picked him as the fourth player overall.
First Teams and Trades
After playing 40 games with the Timberwolves, Marshall was traded. He joined the Golden State Warriors in February 1995. He played with the Warriors until 2000. Then, he was traded to the Utah Jazz. There, he played with famous players like Karl Malone and John Stockton.
In 2002, Marshall signed with the Chicago Bulls. He played alongside players such as Jalen Rose and Tyson Chandler. In December 2003, he was traded again. This time, he went to the Toronto Raptors.
Record-Breaking Three-Pointers
On March 13, 2005, Marshall had an amazing game. He played against the Philadelphia 76ers. In that game, he made 12 three-point shots. This tied the NBA record for most three-pointers in a single game. Kobe Bryant also held this record at the time.
Later NBA Career
In June 2005, Marshall joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. He signed a four-year contract with them. The Cavaliers wanted experienced players to play with LeBron James. In 2007, he helped the Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals. They played against the San Antonio Spurs.
In February 2008, Marshall was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. This trade involved many players and teams. After the SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City, they let him go.
Marshall then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2008. He wanted to play for his hometown team before retiring. He played 25 games for them. He helped the team with his experience and three-point shooting. He retired from playing professional basketball in 2009.
Becoming a Coach
After his playing career, Donyell Marshall became a basketball coach. He started as an assistant coach.
Assistant Coaching Roles
In 2009, Marshall worked as a TV analyst for the 76ers. But he left that job in 2010. He became an assistant coach for the George Washington Colonials.
Later, he was an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws. This team is part of the NBA's development league. In 2013, he became an assistant coach at Rider University. He helped the team finish second in their conference. In 2015, he moved to the University at Buffalo as an assistant coach.
Head Coach at Central Connecticut
On April 6, 2016, Marshall became a head coach. He was named the head men's basketball coach at Central Connecticut State. He won his first game as head coach on November 11, 2016. His team beat Hartford 75–60. He coached Central Connecticut for five seasons. In 2021, he and the school decided to go their separate ways.
Return to Assistant Coaching
On October 24, 2021, Marshall became an assistant coach again. He joined the Greensboro Swarm. This team is also in the NBA G League.
Basketball Achievements
Donyell Marshall achieved many great things in basketball.
College Honors
On February 5, 2007, his jersey number was honored. This happened at the University of Connecticut. It was part of the Huskies of Honor ceremony. This event recognized 13 former players and three coaches.
NBA Records
Marshall held an NBA record for a long time. He tied the record for most three-point field goals in a game. He made 12 three-pointers on March 13, 2005. This record was later broken in 2016.
Personal Life
Donyell Marshall has a famous relative. His great uncle is Lenny Moore. Lenny Moore is a Hall of Fame American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Donyell Marshall para niños
