Howard Eisley facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 4, 1972 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Southwestern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boston College (1990–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1994–2006 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1994–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1995 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1995–2000 | Utah Jazz |
| 2000–2001 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2001–2004 | New York Knicks |
| 2004 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2004–2005 | Utah Jazz |
| 2005–2006 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2006 | Denver Nuggets |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2014 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) |
| 2014–2016 | Washington Wizards (assistant) |
| 2016–2019 | New York Knicks (assistant) |
| 2019–2024 | Michigan (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,116 (6.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,324 (1.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,748 (3.5 apg) |
Howard Jonathan Eisley, born on December 4, 1972, is a former professional basketball player from America. He is now a coach. Howard grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles. In 1994, he was chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA draft. Howard played for twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He spent six of those years with the Utah Jazz. He also played for seven other teams during his career.
Contents
- Early Life and College Basketball
- Howard Eisley's NBA Career
- Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (1994-1995)
- Time with the San Antonio Spurs (1995)
- Success with the Utah Jazz (1995-2000)
- Moving to the Dallas Mavericks (2000-2001)
- Years with the New York Knicks (2001-2004)
- Short Stint with the Phoenix Suns (2004)
- Return to the Utah Jazz (2004-2005)
- Final Teams: Clippers and Nuggets (2005-2006)
- Coaching Career
- See also
Early Life and College Basketball
Howard went to Southwestern High School in Detroit. He played basketball there with future NBA stars Jalen Rose and Voshon Lenard. After high school, he played college basketball for four years at Boston College. He studied communications there.
In his last year of college, Howard helped his team, the Eagles, reach the "Elite Eight" in the 1994 NCAA tournament. This is a big achievement in college basketball. He also earned special honors for his play in that tournament. In 1994, the Minnesota Timberwolves picked him in the NBA draft as the 30th overall player.
Howard Eisley's NBA Career
Howard Eisley played for many teams during his twelve years in the NBA. He was known for being a quiet and focused player.
Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (1994-1995)
Howard started his NBA journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played 34 games in his first season, starting four of them. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 assists per game. The Timberwolves released him in February 1995.
Time with the San Antonio Spurs (1995)
After leaving the Timberwolves, Howard signed with the San Antonio Spurs for a short time. He played 15 games with them, scoring 7 points and making 18 assists. He was with the Spurs until April 1995.
Success with the Utah Jazz (1995-2000)
Before joining the Jazz, Howard played for the Rockford Lightning in another league called the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played well there, averaging 12.4 points and 3.3 assists.
The Utah Jazz then signed him in December 1995. They needed a point guard to help John Stockton, who was a famous player. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said Howard was a "focused young man." He also said Howard learned their team's plays very quickly. Howard played five seasons with the Jazz during this time.
In the 1998 NBA Finals, Howard made a three-point shot in Game 6. Replays showed the shot was good, but the referee mistakenly did not count it. The Chicago Bulls won that game and the championship against the Jazz.
Moving to the Dallas Mavericks (2000-2001)
In 2000, Howard was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He played all 82 games for the Mavericks in the 2000-01 season. He averaged 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He also played in the playoffs with the Mavericks that year. They beat the Utah Jazz but then lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
Years with the New York Knicks (2001-2004)
Howard was traded again in 2001, this time to the New York Knicks. He played three seasons with the Knicks. In the 2002-03 season, he had his best year for scoring, averaging 9.1 points per game.
Short Stint with the Phoenix Suns (2004)
In 2004, Howard was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played 34 games for them in the 2003-04 season. He was released by the Suns in October 2004.
Return to the Utah Jazz (2004-2005)
Howard returned to the Utah Jazz in November 2004. He had played for them for five seasons before. In his comeback season, he played 74 games. He averaged 5.6 points and 3.4 assists. During this time, he played his 700th career game and scored his 5,000th career point. He also had a career-high eight defensive rebounds in one game.
Final Teams: Clippers and Nuggets (2005-2006)
In November 2005, Howard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 13 games for them before being released in January 2006. He then joined the Denver Nuggets in March 2006. He played 19 games with the Nuggets, averaging 4.8 points. After the season, the Nuggets traded him to the Chicago Bulls, but the Bulls later released him. This was his last season playing in the NBA.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Howard Eisley became a basketball coach.
- In 2010, he started as an assistant coach for player development with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- On September 4, 2014, he became an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards.
- He then spent three years as an assistant coach with the New York Knicks.
- From 2019 to 2024, Howard was an assistant coach for the University of Michigan men's basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Howard Eisley para niños
