Gerald Madkins facts for kids
| New York Knicks | |
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| Former Assistant general manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 18, 1969 Merced, California |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Merced (Merced, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (1987–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1993–1998 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1993–1994 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1994–1995 | Grand Rapids Mackers / Hoops |
| 1996 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1996 | Cholet Basket |
| 1997 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1998 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1998–1999 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Gerald Madkins Jr. (born April 18, 1969) is an American basketball executive. He is also a former professional basketball player. He was an assistant general manager for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Early Life and College Years
Gerald Madkins was born in Merced, California. He went to Merced High School in his hometown. After high school, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1987 to 1992.
Playing Career
Gerald Madkins played professional basketball for several years. He was a shooting guard.
NBA Teams
Madkins played in the NBA.
- He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers and played for them from 1993 to 1994.
- In 1998, he briefly played for the Golden State Warriors.
Other Leagues and Teams
Madkins also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
- He played for the Grand Rapids Hoops.
- In 1993, he was named the CBA Rookie of the Year while with the Hoops.
- He also played for the Rockford Lightning.
- In 1998, he was chosen for the All-CBA First Team.
- Besides playing in the U.S., Madkins played basketball overseas. He played in both Spain and France.
Life After Playing: Basketball Executive
After his playing career ended, Gerald Madkins moved into basketball management.
Coaching and Scouting Roles
- He started as an assistant coach for California State University, Stanislaus.
- He also coached at his old college, UCLA Bruins.
- In 2003, he became a player scout for the New York Knicks.
- During the 2007–08 season, he was the Director of West Coast College Scouting for the Seattle SuperSonics.
- On September 10, 2008, Madkins was named Director of Scouting by the Houston Rockets.
- In 2010, he joined the New Orleans Hornets as their Vice President of Player Personnel.
Los Angeles Clippers
- On September 24, 2012, Madkins was hired by the Los Angeles Clippers. He became their director of basketball operations.
- In June 2014, he was named Director of Scouting for the Clippers. This was part of a team restructuring.
- Before the 2015–16 season, he was promoted to assistant general manager for the Clippers.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Madkins para niños
