Erick Dampier facts for kids
Dampier with the Dallas Mavericks in 2009
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 14, 1975 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Lawrence County (Monticello, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi State (1993–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1996–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1997–2004 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2004–2010 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010–2011 | Miami Heat |
| 2012 | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,309 (7.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 7,005 (7.1 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,398 (1.4 bpg) |
Erick Travez Dampier, born on July 14, 1975, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a tall and strong "center" player, standing 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 265 pounds. Erick played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including the Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, and Atlanta Hawks. He was known for his rebounding and blocking shots.
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Early Life and College Career
Erick Dampier grew up in Monticello, Mississippi. He played basketball at Lawrence County High School. There, he helped his team win two state championships. After high school, Dampier played college basketball at Mississippi State University. He was a member of a fraternity called Kappa Alpha Psi.
Dampier left college early after his junior year to enter the NBA draft. In his last college season, he led Mississippi State to win the 1996 Southeastern Conference tournament. His team also made it to the NCAA Final Four, which is the semi-final stage of the national college basketball championship.
Professional Basketball Career
Indiana Pacers (1996–1997)
Erick Dampier was chosen as the tenth player in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers. In his first year with the Pacers, he played in 72 games. He started 21 of those games. On average, he scored 5.1 points and grabbed 4.1 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors (1997–2004)
On August 12, 1997, Dampier was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played for the Warriors for the next seven years, mostly as their starting center. On November 22, 2002, Dampier had a great game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored a career-high 31 points and also got 14 rebounds. His best season was in 2003–04. During that year, he averaged 12.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 1.85 blocks per game.
Dallas Mavericks (2004–2010)
On August 24, 2004, Dampier joined the Dallas Mavericks. He was part of a big trade involving several players and draft picks. In his first season with Dallas, he played in 59 games and started 56 of them. He averaged 9.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.85 blocks per game.
Miami Heat (2010–2011)
On July 13, 2010, Dampier was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats. However, he was later released by the Bobcats on September 14, 2010. On November 23, 2010, Dampier signed a contract to play for the Miami Heat.
Atlanta Hawks (2012)
Dampier signed a short, ten-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks on February 9, 2012. He signed a second ten-day contract on February 19, 2012. Finally, on March 1, 2012, Dampier signed with the Hawks for the rest of the season. This was his last team in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Erick Dampier para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders
