Isaiah Morris facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1969 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | Huguenot (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1992–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1993–1994 | Teorematour Milano |
| 1994 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1994–1995 | Tri-City Chinook |
| 1995 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 1995–1996 | Grupo AGB Huesca |
| 1996 | Unión Deportiva Española |
| 1996–1997 | Peñarol de Mar del Plata |
| 1997 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 1997–1998 | Apollon Limassol |
| 1998 | Quilmes de Mar del Plata |
| 1998 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 1998 | Gallitos de Isabela |
| 1998–1999 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 1999 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 1999–2000 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 2000–2001 | Proteas EKA AEL |
| 2001 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2001 | Aris |
| 2001–2002 | Crvena zvezda |
| 2002–2003 | ENAD |
| 2003 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2003 | Maratonistas de Coamo |
| 2003–2004 | Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski |
| 2004 | Toros de Aragua |
Isaiah Butch Morris (born April 2, 1969) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a forward. Morris was part of the Detroit Pistons team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1992-93 season. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for San Jacinto College and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Isaiah Morris's Basketball Journey
College Years and NBA Draft
Isaiah Morris played two seasons of college basketball for the University of Arkansas. His skills on the court caught the attention of professional teams. In the 1992 NBA Draft, he was chosen by the Miami Heat. He was the 10th pick in the second round, making him the 37th player picked overall.
Playing in the NBA
After being drafted, Morris joined the Detroit Pistons. He played 25 games for them during the 1992-93 NBA season. During his time with the Pistons, he scored an average of 2.2 points in each game. This was his only season playing in the NBA.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Isaiah Morris became a global basketball player. He is six feet, eight inches tall, which is about 203 centimeters. He traveled to many different countries to play basketball.
He played for teams in places like:
- Venezuela
- Spain
- Uruguay
- Poland
- Yugoslavia (with a team called Red Star Belgrade)
- Russia
- Dominican Republic
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Puerto Rico
He spent most of his career playing overseas. This shows how basketball players can have careers in many different parts of the world.
Return to Arkansas
Later in his career, Morris returned to his home state of Arkansas. He played for the Arkansas Aeros team during the 2006–07 season. This team was part of the ABA. He officially retired from professional basketball in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Isaiah Morris para niños
