Gerald Fitch facts for kids
Fitch in 2005 with the Miami Heat.
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 12, 1982 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Westside (Macon, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kentucky (2000–2004) |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2004–2018 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | Cibona |
| 2005 | Khimik |
| 2005–2006 | Miami Heat |
| 2006 | Austin Toros |
| 2006–2007 | Galatasaray |
| 2007–2009 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 2009 | Kepez Bld Antalya |
| 2009–2010 | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada |
| 2010–2011 | Aliaga Petkim |
| 2011–2012 | Unicaja Málaga |
| 2012–2013 | Strasbourg IG |
| 2013–2014 | Foshan Long Lions |
| 2014 | Mersin BB |
| 2016 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2016 | Marinos de Anzoátegui |
| 2017 | San Lorenzo de Almagro |
| 2017 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2018 | Regatas Corrientes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Gerald Edwind Fitch (born August 12, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and was known for his skills on the court. Gerald played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before playing for many teams around the world and even in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His career as a professional player lasted from 2004 to 2018. His last team was Regatas Corrientes in Argentina.
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College Basketball Journey
Gerald Fitch started his college basketball journey at the University of Kentucky in 2000. Before that, he was named "Mr. Basketball" in Georgia during his senior year at Westside High School in Macon, Georgia. This award meant he was considered the best high school basketball player in the state.
Early Success at Kentucky
Gerald quickly became a starter for the Kentucky Wildcats during his first year. He was so good that he was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team. This team recognizes the best new players in the Southeastern Conference, a group of colleges that play sports against each other.
Leading the Wildcats
Gerald had a very successful four years playing for Kentucky. He helped his team achieve impressive records, like 32 wins and only 4 losses in his junior year. In his senior year, they had 27 wins and 5 losses. He was a key player for the team.
College Career Ends
Gerald's college career ended in 2004 during the NCAA Tournament. His team, Kentucky, lost a close game to the UAB in the second round. The game came down to the very last shot, which Gerald missed.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Gerald Fitch was not chosen in the 2004 NBA draft. However, he still got a chance to play professional basketball.
First Steps in the NBA and Overseas
Before the 2004–05 NBA season, Gerald signed with the Washington Wizards. He played in some preseason games, but he was released before the regular season began. After that, he went to play basketball overseas. He played in the Euroleague and the Ukrainian SuperLeague during that season.
Playing for the Miami Heat
For the 2005–06 season, Gerald signed with the Miami Heat. He played as a third-string point guard, meaning he was a backup player. He was behind two well-known players, Jason Williams and Gary Payton. In February 2006, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, but he was released by them before he could play any games.
NBA Development League and Europe
On March 7, 2006, Gerald was sent to the Austin Toros. This team is part of the NBA Development League, which is now called the G-League. It's a league where players can develop their skills and try to get back into the NBA. The next season, he played for a Turkish team called Galatasaray Café Crown. He was the top scorer in the Turkish League in 2007.
More International Teams
Gerald continued his career playing for various teams around the world.
- In October 2007, the Detroit Pistons signed him, but he was released during the preseason.
- Later in 2007, he joined Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy.
- On January 25, 2011, he signed with Unicaja Málaga in Spain. He played there until the end of the 2011–12 season.
- For the 2013–14 season, Gerald played for the Foshan Long Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association.
- In March 2014, he signed with Mersin BB in Turkey for the rest of that season.
- On February 7, 2016, he joined the Piratas de Quebradillas in Puerto Rico.
- On January 12, 2017, he signed with San Lorenzo de Almagro in Argentina.
- On March 14, 2017, he returned to the Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2017 season.
- On January 28, 2018, he signed with Regatas Corrientes, also in Argentina. This was his last professional team.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Fitch para niños
