Erick Strickland facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1973 Opelika, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | Bellevue West (Bellevue, Nebraska) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Nebraska (1992–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1996 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1996–2005 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–2000 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2000–2001 | New York Knicks |
| 2001 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 2001–2002 | Boston Celtics |
| 2002–2003 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2003–2005 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,780 (7.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,317 (2.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,203 (2.4 apg) |
Erick Strickland, whose full name is Demerick Montae "Erick" Strickland, was born on November 25, 1973. He is a former American professional basketball player. Erick played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for many years.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Erick Strickland was born in Opelika, Alabama. He grew up and went to Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, Nebraska. After high school, he played college basketball at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was a very good scorer in high school. In fact, he was the second-highest scorer ever for Class A Nebraska basketball.
College Achievements
While playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Erick showed great talent. In 1993, he was named the Big Eight Freshman of the Year. This award goes to the best first-year player in the conference. Later, in 1996, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). This is a big tournament for college basketball teams.
Professional Basketball Career
Erick Strickland was not chosen in the 1996 NBA draft. However, he still made it to the NBA. He joined the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent in 1996. He played with the Mavericks for four seasons. In 1999, he had his best season, averaging 12.8 points per game.
Teams Erick Played For
After his time with the Mavericks, Erick played for several other NBA teams. These included the New York Knicks, the Vancouver Grizzlies, and the Boston Celtics. He also played for the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Over his nine years in the NBA, he averaged 7.5 points per game.
Erick's Baseball Career
Did you know Erick Strickland also played baseball? He played two seasons in minor league baseball. In 1992, he played for the Gulf Coast Marlins in the Gulf Coast League. The next year, in 1993, he played for the Elmira Pioneers in the New York–Penn League. Even though he was younger than most players in his league, he was a strong player. He led his team in triples and was second in stolen bases and walks.
Career Statistics Summary
Erick Strickland played a total of 501 games in his NBA career. He scored 3,780 points, which means he averaged 7.5 points per game. He also grabbed 1,317 rebounds and made 1,203 assists. These numbers show he was a well-rounded player.
See also
In Spanish: Erick Strickland para niños
