Doug Overton facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 3, 1969 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Dobbins Technical (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | La Salle (1987–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1991–2005 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1991–1992 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1992 | Illawarra Hawks |
| 1992–1995 | Washington Bullets |
| 1995–1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996–1998 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999 | Orlando Magic |
| 1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999–2000 | Boston Celtics |
| 2000–2001 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2001 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2001–2002 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2002 | FC Barcelona |
| 2003 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2003–2004 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2005 | Michigan Mayhem |
| As coach: | |
| 2006–2008 | St. Joseph's (assistant) |
| 2008–2013 | New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
| 2013–2014 | Springfield Armor |
| 2016–present | Lincoln (PA) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,253 (4.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 654 (1.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,038 (2.1 apg) |
Douglas M. Overton (born August 3, 1969) is an American who used to play professional basketball and is now a coach. He played as a point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense.
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Playing Basketball
Doug Overton started his basketball journey before joining the NBA. He played for the Illawarra Hawks in Australia's NBL. He has said that playing in Australia helped him get into the NBA.
Joining the NBA
In 1991, Doug was chosen by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA draft. This is when teams pick new players. He was the 40th player picked overall in the second round. Doug is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
He played for 11 seasons in the NBA. During that time, he played for 8 different teams. These teams included the Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers.
Throughout his NBA career, Doug Overton played in 499 games. He scored a total of 2,253 points.
Coaching Basketball
After his playing career, Doug Overton became a basketball coach.
Assistant Coach Roles
In May 2006, he became an assistant coach for the men's basketball team at Saint Joseph's University. Later, in 2008, he joined the NBA's New Jersey Nets as an assistant coach. This team is now known as the Brooklyn Nets. He also helped players improve their skills as the Nets' Player Development Coach.
Head Coach Position
In August 2013, Doug Overton became the head coach for the Springfield Armor. This team was part of the D-League, which is now called the NBA G League. Currently, he coaches the men's basketball team at Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Doug Overton para niños
