Greg Sutton (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 3, 1967 Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| High school | Frederick A. Douglass (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1991–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1991 | Empire State Stallions |
| 1991–1992 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1992 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1992–1993 | Fargo-Moorhead Fever |
| 1993–1994 | Apollon Patras |
| 1994–1996 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1996 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1996 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1996–1997 | Piraikos Syndesmos |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1998 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1998 | Valvi Girona |
| 1998–1999 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1999–2000 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2001 | BingoSNAI Montecatini |
| 2001–2002 | Proteas EKA AEL |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 761 (4.5 ppg) |
| Assists | 284 (1.7 apg) |
Gregory "Greg" Ray Sutton (born December 3, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard, a position where players lead the team's offense. Sutton was known for his quickness and ability to steal the ball from opponents.
He played for several teams during his career. These included teams in the NBA and other leagues around the world.
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Early Life and College Career
Greg Sutton was born in Santa Cruz, California. He grew up with a passion for basketball. He attended Frederick A. Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
After high school, Sutton played college basketball. He first played for Langston University from 1986 to 1987. Later, he transferred to Oral Roberts University. He played for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles from 1988 to 1991.
Professional Basketball Career
Greg Sutton began his professional career in 1991. He was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1991 NBA draft. He was the 49th pick overall in the second round.
Time in the NBA
Sutton played for three different teams in the NBA. He started with the San Antonio Spurs in 1991. Later, he joined the Charlotte Hornets from 1994 to 1995. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1995.
During his NBA career, Sutton played in 168 games. He averaged about 4.5 points per game. He was known for his assists and steals.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Greg Sutton played for many other teams. He played in the CBA in the United States. In 1993, he was the CBA steals leader. This means he had the most steals in the league that year.
Sutton also played basketball internationally. He played for teams in different countries. These included Greece, Italy, Israel, and Spain. He continued playing professionally until 2002.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Greg Sutton was a skilled point guard. He was especially good at stealing the ball. His career highlights include being the CBA steals leader in 1993.
Here are some of his NBA career statistics:
- Points: 761 total points (about 4.5 points per game)
- Assists: 284 total assists (about 1.7 assists per game)
See also
In Spanish: Greg Sutton para niños
