J. R. Bremer facts for kids
| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1980 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Bosnian |
| High school | Cleveland Heights (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. Bonaventure (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–2017 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2002–2003 | Boston Celtics |
| 2003–2004 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2004 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2004–2005 | Unicaja Málaga |
| 2005–2006 | Lauretana Biella |
| 2007 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2007 | Bosna |
| 2007–2008 | Spartak Primorje |
| 2008–2009 | Triumph Lyubertsy |
| 2009–2011 | Krasnye Krylya Samara |
| 2011–2012 | Nizhny Novgorod |
| 2012 | Olimpia Milano |
| 2012 | Fenerbahçe Ülker |
| 2012–2013 | Emporio Armani Milano |
| 2013–2014 | Royal Halı Gaziantep |
| 2014–2015 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2015 | Torku Konyaspor |
| 2015 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2015–2016 | Torku Konyaspor |
| 2016–2017 | Limoges CSP |
| As coach: | |
| 2019–Present | Cleveland Heights |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ernest Lenell "J. R." Bremer (born September 19, 1980) is a former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard, which is like the team's main playmaker on the court. J. R. played in the famous NBA in the United States. He was even named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, which is a big honor for new players.
J. R. Bremer also played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team. He was known as one of the highest-paid point guards in Europe in 2008. His grandfather, Eugene Bremer, was also a famous athlete who played baseball in the Negro Leagues.
College Basketball Career
J. R. Bremer played college basketball at St. Bonaventure University. He was part of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team.
Professional Basketball Journey
In 2002, J. R. Bremer showed off his skills at the NBA Chicago pre-draft camp. He was actually tested as the number one athlete there! Even though he wasn't chosen in the NBA draft, he still got to play in the NBA. He signed with the Boston Celtics in 2002.
During his first season, he was so good that he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He played two seasons in the NBA. He was with the Celtics (2002–03), the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–04), and the Golden State Warriors (2003–04). He was known for being a great 3-point shooter. His last NBA game was on March 28, 2004.
After his time in the NBA, J. R. Bremer moved to Europe in 2004. He played for many different teams in various countries. He played in Spain for Málaga, where he helped them win the Spanish King's Cup. He also played in Italy for teams like Biella and Olimpia Milano.
He continued his career in Greece with PAOK, in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Bosna, and in Russia for teams like Spartak Primorje and Krasnye Krylya Samara. He also played in Turkey for Fenerbahçe Ülker. J. R. Bremer played for many top teams across Europe until he retired in 2017.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, J. R. Bremer returned to his old high school. On May 22, 2019, he became the head coach for the basketball team at Cleveland Heights High School. This is the same school that had already retired his No. 22 jersey to honor his achievements!
See also
In Spanish: J.R. Bremer para niños
