Ed Gray facts for kids
| No. 22 | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 27, 1975 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| High school | John W. North (Riverside, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1997–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1999 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2000–2001 | Gary Steelheads |
| 2001–2002 | Dakota Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward Gray (born September 27, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1997 NBA draft. He was the 22nd player picked overall that year.
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College Basketball Journey
Ed Gray started his college basketball career at the University of Tennessee. After one year, he moved to the College of Southern Idaho, which is a junior college. He then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, often called "Cal."
Top College Achievements
During his senior year at Cal in 1997, Ed Gray was a standout player. He was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year. This award recognized him as the best player in his conference. That season, he averaged an impressive 24.8 points per game.
NBA Career with the Atlanta Hawks
After his successful college career, Ed Gray joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1997. His first season in the NBA had some challenges, including injuries. He played 60 games for the Hawks.
NBA Statistics
During his time in the NBA, Ed Gray averaged 6.2 points per game. He also had 1.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. These numbers show his contributions to the team.
Later Career and Trades
After his time with the Hawks, Ed Gray was involved in a few trades. In 1999, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade included other players like Steve Smith. Later that year, he was traded again to the Houston Rockets. This trade was part of a bigger deal that sent Scottie Pippen to the Trail Blazers. Ed Gray did not play any games for either the Trail Blazers or the Rockets. He later played for teams like the Gary Steelheads and the Dakota Wizards before ending his professional career in 2002.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Ed Gray para niños
