Duane Causwell facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1968 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Benjamin N. Cardozo (Queens, New York) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1986–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 1990–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1997 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1997–2001 | Miami Heat |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,648 (4.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,273 (4.2 rpg) |
| Blocks | 767 (1.4 bpg) |
Duane Causwell, born on May 31, 1968, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 years.
Causwell was chosen by the Sacramento Kings in the 1990 NBA draft. He also played for the Miami Heat. Throughout his career, he averaged 4.9 points per game.
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Early Life and High School
Duane Causwell grew up in Queens, New York. He attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. There, he played high school basketball, showing his talent early on.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Causwell went on to play college basketball for the Temple Owls. He played for Temple University from 1986 to 1990. His time in college helped him prepare for a professional basketball career.
Professional NBA Career
In 1990, Duane Causwell was part of the 1990 NBA draft. He was picked 18th overall by the Sacramento Kings. This meant he was one of the top players chosen to join the NBA that year.
Causwell played for the Sacramento Kings from 1990 to 1996. After that, he joined the Miami Heat, where he played from 1997 to 2000. He spent a total of 11 seasons playing in the NBA. As a center, his role was to score points, grab rebounds, and block shots.
Career Statistics
During his NBA career, Duane Causwell achieved several notable statistics:
- He scored a total of 2,648 points.
- He collected 2,273 rebounds.
- He made 767 blocks, which means he stopped opponents from scoring.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Duane Causwell para niños
