Donyell Marshall facts for kids
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 played for eight different teams during his time in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Donyell Marshall's Early Life and College Career
Donyell Marshall was born on May 18, 1973, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He went to Reading High School.
After high school, he played college basketball at the University of Connecticut. He was a star player for the university's basketball team. In the 1993–94 season, Donyell was named the Big East Player of the Year. This was a big honor, showing he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Donyell Marshall's NBA Playing Career
Marshall decided to leave college early to join the 1994 NBA draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves picked him as the fourth overall player. This means he was one of the first few players chosen from all the college players that year!
After playing just 40 games with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors in February 1995. He played with the Warriors until the year 2000.
Playing for the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls
In 2000, Donyell was traded to the Utah Jazz. There, he played alongside famous players like Karl Malone and John Stockton, who are now in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was an important "role player" for the Jazz, helping the team succeed.
Later, in 2002, Marshall joined the Chicago Bulls. He played with other well-known players such as Jalen Rose and Eddy Curry.
Time with the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers
In December 2003, Donyell was traded again, this time to the Toronto Raptors. While playing for the Raptors on March 13, 2005, he made a record! He scored 12 three-point field goals in one game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This tied the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game, a record also held by Kobe Bryant and later Stephen Curry.
In 2005, Marshall signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He joined a team that was building around a young superstar named LeBron James. In May 2007, Donyell helped the Cavaliers win a big playoff game against the New Jersey Nets. He made six three-pointers in that game, which helped his team move on to the NBA Eastern Conference finals and eventually the NBA finals.
Final NBA Teams
In 2008, Marshall was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. After the team moved and became the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was released.
Later that year, he signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. This was special for him because he wanted to play for his hometown team before he retired. He played 25 games for the 76ers, offering valuable experience and good three-point shooting. He even helped them win a playoff game against the Orlando Magic, scoring 11 points and making a crucial three-pointer to tie the game in the last minute.
Donyell Marshall's Coaching Career
After retiring from playing in the NBA, Donyell Marshall started a new career as a coach.
In 2010, he became an assistant men's basketball coach for the George Washington Colonials. He then worked as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws in 2011.
College Coaching Roles
In September 2013, Marshall became an assistant coach at Rider University. He helped the team have a great season in 2014–15, finishing 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, Donyell Marshall became the head men's basketball coach at Central Connecticut State. He won his first game as head coach on November 11, 2016, against Hartford. After five seasons, Marshall and Central Connecticut decided to go separate ways in 2021.
Assistant Coach in the NBA G League
Since October 2021, Marshall has been an assistant coach for the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League. This league is like a development league for the NBA.
Donyell Marshall's Achievements and Records
On February 5, 2007, Donyell Marshall was honored at the University of Connecticut. His jersey number was recognized as part of the Huskies of Honor ceremony. This event celebrated the achievements of many great players and coaches from the university.
As mentioned earlier, until November 7, 2016, he held and shared the NBA record for most three-point field goals made in a game. He made 12 three-pointers out of 19 attempts against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 13, 2005. This record was shared with Kobe Bryant and later Stephen Curry.
Personal Life
Donyell Marshall's great uncle is Lenny Moore, a famous American football player who is in the Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Donyell Marshall para niños
- List of NBA single-game 3-point field goal leaders
