Geoff Huston facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1957 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Canarsie (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas Tech (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 50th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 1979–1990 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | New York Knicks |
| 1980–1981 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1981–1984 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1985 | Westchester Golden Apples |
| 1985–1986 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1986 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1987 | Long Island Knights |
| 1990 | New York Whitecaps |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,380 (8.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 684 (1.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,509 (5.1 apg) |
Geoffrey Angier Huston (born November 8, 1957) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a point guard. Geoff played for several teams in the NBA. These teams included the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Geoff Huston: A Basketball Star
Geoff Huston was born on November 8, 1957. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He became a professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a point guard. This position helps lead the team's offense.
Early Life and College Basketball
Geoff went to Canarsie High School in Brooklyn. After high school, he played college basketball. He joined the Texas Tech Red Raiders team. He played for them from 1975 to 1979.
Playing in the NBA
In 1979, Geoff Huston was drafted into the NBA. The New York Knicks picked him. He played for them for one season.
In 1980, he joined the Dallas Mavericks. Later, in 1981, the Mavericks traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the Cavaliers for several years. He was a key player for them during this time.
Geoff also played for the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent eight seasons in the NBA. He played in 496 games. He scored a total of 4,380 points. He also made 2,509 assists. Assists are passes that lead directly to a teammate scoring. He also grabbed 684 rebounds. Rebounds are when a player gets the ball after a missed shot.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Geoff Huston continued to help his community. He became the director of the St. Mary's Recreation Center. This center is located in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx in New York City.
See also
In Spanish: Geoff Huston para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with most assists in a game
