Ira Newble facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 20, 1975 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Southfield (Southfield, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1997–2010 |
| Coaching career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
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| 1997 | Wisconsin Blast |
| 1998–2000 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2000 | Keravnos Strovolos |
| 2000–2001 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2001 | Flint Fuze |
| 2002 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2002 | Oklahoma Storm |
| 2002–2003 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2003–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2008 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2009 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2009 | Keravnos Strovolos |
| 2009–2010 | Cáceres 2016 Basket |
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| 2011–2012 | Canton Charge (assistant) |
| 2012–2015 | Austin Toros/Spurs (assistant) |
| 2015–2016 | Bakersfield Jam (assistant) |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,930 (5.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,114 (2.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 342 (0.9 apg) |
Ira Reynolds Newble II (born January 20, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the NBA, including the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Los Angeles Lakers. After his playing career, he became a basketball coach.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Ira Newble graduated from Southfield High School in 1993. He then went to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Later, he attended Miami University in Ohio. There, he studied sports marketing.
During his final year at Miami, he was a strong player. He scored about 11.3 points per game. He also grabbed 7.5 rebounds and made 1.2 assists per game. His great performance earned him an Honorable Mention in the All-Mid-American Conference.
Playing Basketball Professionally
Starting Out in Basketball
Before joining the NBA, Ira Newble played for three seasons in other leagues. These included the International Basketball Association (IBA) and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 2000, he also played basketball overseas. He had more short playing times in the CBA in 2001 and the United States Basketball League (USBL) in 2002.
Playing in the NBA
Ira Newble signed with the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent. He made his NBA debut in the 2000–2001 season. He played in 27 games that season, starting in six of them. He averaged 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. After this season, the Spurs let him go.
Next, he joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2001–2002 season. His playing time and performance really improved. He played 42 games, starting 35 of them. He averaged 8.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, which were his best numbers in his career. In one game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in April 2002, he scored 17 points and got 12 rebounds. The next season, he played in 73 games and averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. He also had a career-high 1.4 assists per game. In April 2003, he scored 21 points against the Washington Wizards. Just two days later, he topped that with 23 points against the Orlando Magic.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Newble in July 2003. In the 2003–04 season, he played 64 games and averaged 4.0 points and 2.4 rebounds. The next season, 2004–05, he played a career-high 74 games. He started 69 of those games, averaging 5.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.
Injuries affected Newble in the 2005–06 NBA season. He missed many games due to a foot strain and a facial infection. In the 2006–07 NBA season, he was part of the team that won the Eastern Conference Championship.
In February 2008, he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. He played only two games for them before being let go. In March 2008, Newble signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played six games for the Lakers, which marked the end of his eight-year NBA career. In total, he scored 1,930 points, grabbed 1,114 rebounds, and made 342 assists.
Playing Overseas
Ira Newble also played basketball in other countries. He started his international career in the Cypriot League for Keravnos Strovolos. His team, Keravnos, won the championship in 2000. In 2009, he played for Bnei HaSharon in Israel. He also joined the Greek team Aris Thessaloniki in August 2009. Later that year, he signed with Cáceres 2016 Basket in Spain, but left a month later.
Life After Playing: Coaching
In 2011, Ira Newble became an assistant coach for the Canton Charge. This team is part of the NBA Development League and is connected to his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2012, he became an assistant coach for the Austin Toros in the NBA Development League. He continued coaching for the Toros, even when they changed their name to the Austin Spurs. In October 2015, he became an assistant coach for the Bakersfield Jam.
Making a Difference: The Darfur Campaign
In 2007, Ira Newble led an important effort to raise awareness. He wanted to highlight China's involvement in the Darfur crisis. This was a serious conflict where many people were suffering. Newble learned about concerns regarding investments that were funding the crisis.
He gathered signatures from other NBA players for a letter. This letter was then given to the Chinese Government and the President of the Olympic Committee. The goal was to encourage action before the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Newble's actions showed his dedication to helping people and making a positive impact beyond the basketball court.
See also
In Spanish: Ira Newble para niños
