Gerald Glass facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 12, 1967 Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Amanda Elzy (Greenwood, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1990–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1992 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1992–1993 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1993–1994 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1994–1995 | Jcoplastic Napoli |
| 1995–1996 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1996 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1996–1997 | CSP Limoges |
| 1998–1999 | Hapoel Holon |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,553 (7.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 512 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 298 (1.5 apg) |
Gerald Damon Glass (born November 12, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. He was known for his exciting play on the court.
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Early Basketball Journey
Gerald Glass grew up in Greenwood, Mississippi. He finished high school at Amanda Elzy High School when he was only sixteen years old. Even at a young age, his basketball talent was clear. A coach from another university, Davey Whitney, once called Gerald the best player in Mississippi.
College Star
Gerald started his college basketball career at Delta State University. After playing there for two years, he moved to the University of Mississippi, often called "Ole Miss." At Ole Miss, Gerald became a huge star. In his junior year, he was one of the top scorers in the entire country, ranking fourth nationally.
Even though he only played two seasons at Ole Miss, Gerald scored so many points that he became the sixth highest scorer in the school's history. Fans at Ole Miss even gave him a special nickname: "World Class Glass." He played against other famous college players, like Chris Jackson from LSU.
NBA Career Highlights
Gerald Glass was a highly sought-after player. In the 1990 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves chose him as the 20th player overall. This was a big moment for him, starting his professional basketball journey.
Rookie Season Success
As a rookie, Gerald quickly showed his skills. He set a special record for the Timberwolves team. Coming off the bench as a substitute player, he scored an amazing 32 points in one game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This was the most points ever scored by a reserve player for the Timberwolves at that time.
Gerald played for the Timberwolves for a few seasons. His best year in the NBA was during the 1991-92 NBA season. He played in 75 games that season and averaged 11.5 points per game. This means he scored about 11 or 12 points in each game he played.
Playing for Other Teams
After his time with the Timberwolves, Gerald also played for other NBA teams. These included the Detroit Pistons, the New Jersey Nets, and the Charlotte Hornets. He played in the NBA for four seasons between 1990 and 1996. He also played professionally for teams outside the NBA, including the La Crosse Catbirds, Jcoplastic Napoli, CSP Limoges, and Hapoel Holon.
After Playing Basketball
After his professional playing career, Gerald Glass stayed involved with basketball. He joined the coaching staff at Ole Miss, the same university where he was a college star. Later, he became the head coach for boys' basketball at his old high school, Amanda Elzy High School. He also coached at Madison Central High School in Madison, Mississippi, for two seasons.
In 2004, Gerald Glass was honored as one of the SEC Basketball Legends by Chick-fil-A. This award recognized his great achievements in college basketball.
Personal Life
Gerald Glass is related to another basketball player named Earnest Ross.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Glass para niños
