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Howard Wright
Personal information
Born (1967-12-20) December 20, 1967 (age 57)
San Diego, California
Nationality American
High school Patrick Henry
(San Diego, California)
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College Stanford (1985–1989)
NBA Draft 1989 / Undrafted
Pro career 1990–2000
Career history
1990 Atlanta Hawks
1990 Orlando Magic
1991 Dallas Mavericks
1991 Atlético Madrid Villalba
1991–1992 Reims Champagne Basket
1992 Tri-City Chinook
1992–1993 Auxilium Torino
1993 Orlando Magic
1993–1994 Andorra
1994–1995 Joventut Badalona
1995–1996 Murcia
1996–1998 Japan Energy Griffins
1998–2000 Toyota Motors Pacers
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1988, 1989)

Howard Gregory Wright was born on December 20, 1967. He is an American former professional basketball player. Howard was born in San Diego, California. He played as a power forward. This position is usually for taller players who score points and grab rebounds.

Howard is 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and weighs 220 pounds (100 kg). He played college basketball at Stanford University. After college, he joined the NBA. He also played for several teams in other countries.

Howard Wright's Basketball Career

Howard Wright had an interesting career in basketball. He played for teams in the United States and overseas. His journey shows how players can have different paths in professional sports.

College Years at Stanford

Howard Wright played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal. He was a student-athlete from 1985 to 1989. During his time at Stanford, he was a standout player. He earned special recognition for his skills.

He was named to the First-team All-Pac-10 twice. This happened in both 1988 and 1989. This award means he was one of the best players in his college conference.

Playing in the NBA

After college, Howard Wright joined the professional ranks. He played for three different teams in the NBA. The NBA is the top basketball league in the world.

His NBA teams included the Dallas Mavericks, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Orlando Magic. Playing in the NBA is a big achievement for any basketball player. He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Tri-City Chinook. The CBA was another professional league in the U.S.

International Basketball Journey

After his time in the NBA, Howard Wright played basketball in other countries. This is common for many professional players. He played for teams in different leagues around the world.

He played in Spain for teams like Atlético Madrid Villalba, Andorra, Joventut Badalona, and Murcia. He also played in France for Reims Champagne Basket. In Italy, he played for Auxilium Torino. Later in his career, he moved to Japan. There, he played for the Japan Energy Griffins and Toyota Motors Pacers.

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