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 expert. He used to be an assistant general manager for the New York Knicks. This is a team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before working as an executive, he was a professional basketball player.
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Who is Gerald Madkins?
Gerald Madkins was born in Merced, California. He went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for college. There, he played basketball for the UCLA Bruins team. After college, he became a professional basketball player.
Playing in the NBA and Overseas
Gerald Madkins played in the NBA. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1993 and played with them until 1994. Later, in 1998, he briefly played for the Golden State Warriors.
He also played in another league called the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for teams like the Grand Rapids Hoops and the Rockford Lightning. In 1993, he was named the CBA Rookie of the Year while playing for the Hoops. This award goes to the best new player in the league. In 1998, he was chosen for the All-CBA First Team. This means he was one of the best players in the CBA that year. Gerald also played basketball in other countries, including Spain and France.
From Player to Basketball Executive
After his playing career, Gerald Madkins stayed involved in basketball. He started working as an assistant coach. He coached at California State University, Stanislaus. He also coached for his old college team, the UCLA Bruins.
In 2003, he became a player scout for the New York Knicks. A scout watches players to find new talent for the team. During the 2007–08 season, he worked for the Seattle SuperSonics. He was their Director of West Coast College Scouting. This role meant he looked for talented college players on the West Coast.
Working with NBA Teams
On September 10, 2008, Gerald Madkins became the Director of Scouting for the Houston Rockets. In 2010, he moved to the New Orleans Hornets. There, he was the Vice President of Player Personnel. This job involves making decisions about which players are on the team.
In 2012, the Los Angeles Clippers hired him. He became their director of basketball operations. This role helps manage the team's daily activities. In 2014, he was named Director of Scouting for the Clippers. He later received a promotion. Before the 2015–16 season, he became an assistant general manager for the Clippers.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Madkins para niños
