Dwayne Whitfield facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1971 Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Aberdeen (Aberdeen, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Jackson State (1992–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Career history | |
| 1996 | Toronto Raptors |
Dwayne Whitfield was born on August 22, 1972. He is an American former professional basketball player. Standing 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, he played as a power forward. This position usually involves playing close to the basket.
Dwayne played college basketball for the Jackson State Tigers. After college, he had a short time playing in the NBA. He played for the Toronto Raptors.
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Dwayne's NBA Journey
Dwayne Whitfield was chosen by the Golden State Warriors in the 1995 NBA draft. The NBA draft is an event where NBA teams pick new players. He was the 40th player picked overall that year.
Playing for the Raptors
In early 1996, Dwayne joined the Toronto Raptors. This was during the Raptors' very first season in the NBA. He played in 8 games for the team. He became a Raptor as part of a trade that involved another player, B. J. Armstrong.
Playing Basketball Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Dwayne Whitfield played basketball in many different countries. He played professionally in Italy, Spain, China, and Hungary. He also played in Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile.
Other Teams Dwayne Played For
Dwayne also played for teams in other leagues. He played with the Rockford Lightning in the CBA league. He was also part of The Brooklyn Kings in the USBL league. Later, he played for The NBA Ambassadors team. This team was coached by the famous player Nate "Tiny" Archibald.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Dwayne Whitfield para niños
