Everette Stephens facts for kids
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 21, 1966 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Evanston Township (Evanston, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Purdue (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1988–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1989 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1989–1990 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1991 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1991–1992 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1992 | Newcastle Falcons |
| 1992 | Fargo-Moorhead Fever |
| 1992–1993 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1993–1994 | Geelong Supercats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Everette Louis Stephens, born on October 21, 1966, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1988 NBA draft. This means he was picked by a team to play in the NBA, which is the top professional basketball league in North America.
Everette was a 6-foot-2-inch guard. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers before turning pro. He played in two NBA seasons for the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. During his time in the NBA, he played in 38 games and scored a total of 71 points.
Playing Around the World
Besides playing in the NBA, Everette Stephens also played in other basketball leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 1994, he won the "Long Distance Shootout Contest" in the CBA. This was a competition for players to show off their long-range shooting skills.
Everette also played basketball in many countries outside the United States. He played in Australia for teams like Newcastle and Geelong. He also played in Cyprus, Spain, France, Germany, and Venezuela. This shows he had a wide-ranging career in basketball.
Family and Coaching
Everette Stephens has a son named Kendall Stephens. Kendall also became a basketball player. He played high school basketball at St. Charles East High School in Illinois. After high school, Kendall played College Basketball for Purdue University and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Everette Stephens also helped coach his son's team. This means he shared his knowledge and experience of the game with the next generation of players.
More About Everette Stephens
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Everette Stephens para niños
