Gerald Henderson facts for kids
Henderson in 1983
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 16, 1956 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | Huguenot (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | VCU (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 64th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1978–1992 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | Tucson Gunners |
| 1979–1984 | Boston Celtics |
| 1984–1986 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1986–1987 | New York Knicks |
| 1987–1989 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1989 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1989–1991 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1991–1992 | Houston Rockets |
| 1992 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,773 (8.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,453 (1.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,141 (3.6 apg) |
Jerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson Sr. (born January 16, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. He was a talented "combo guard," meaning he could play both point guard and shooting guard. Henderson had a long and successful 13-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 to 1992. He played for several famous teams, including the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Houston Rockets. Henderson was born in Richmond, Virginia and went to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
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Gerald Henderson: An NBA Champion's Story
Early Life and Starting Strong
Gerald Henderson grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He played college basketball at VCU from 1974 to 1978. After college, he was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 1978. He soon joined the NBA, starting his long career in 1979.
Unforgettable Plays
Gerald Henderson is famous for some amazing moments in NBA history. One of his most well-known plays happened in Game 2 of the 1984 NBA Finals. This was a big game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 1984 Steal and Layup
In that game, Henderson made a fantastic steal from James Worthy of the Lakers. He then quickly scored a layup, tying the game! The Celtics went on to win that game in overtime. This play was so exciting that people still talk about it today.
The 1990 Finals Moment
Another key play happened in Game 4 of the 1990 NBA Finals. Henderson was playing for the Detroit Pistons, who were leading the Portland Trail Blazers by just one point. With only a second left, Henderson made a fast-break layup. This pushed the Pistons' lead to three points.
It was a risky move because he could have just held the ball to run out the clock. Portland's Danny Young almost made a game-tying three-pointer right after, but the officials ruled his shot was too late. The Pistons won that game and went on to win the championship.
Winning Championships
Gerald Henderson was a part of three NBA championship teams. He won two titles with the Boston Celtics in 1981 and 1984. His third championship came with the Detroit Pistons in 1990. Being a three-time NBA champion shows how important he was to these winning teams.
Life After the Court
After retiring from basketball in 1992, Gerald Henderson started a new career. As of 2006, he and his wife run a real estate business in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Gerald also has a son, Gerald Henderson Jr., who followed in his footsteps. Gerald Jr. was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2009 NBA draft. He played eight seasons in the NBA for teams like the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2012, Gerald Henderson Sr. was honored for his great career. He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Henderson para niños
