Jackson Vroman facts for kids
Vroman with Lebanon against Japan
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 6, 1981 Laguna, California |
| Nationality | American / Lebanese |
| Died | June 29, 2015 (aged 34) Los Angeles County, California |
| High school | Viewmont (Bountiful, Utah) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 2004–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2005–2006 | New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets |
| 2006–2007 | CB Gran Canaria |
| 2007–2008 | CB Girona |
| 2008 | BC Lietuvos Rytas |
| 2009 | Saba Mehr |
| 2009–2010 | Mahram |
| 2010–2011 | Dongguan Leopards |
| 2011 | Incheon ET Land Elephants |
| 2011–2012 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2012 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2012–2013 | Shandong Lions |
| 2013–2014 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2014 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
Jackson Vroman (born June 6, 1981 – died June 29, 2015) was a professional basketball player. He was born in America but also became a citizen of Lebanon. This allowed him to play for the Lebanon national basketball team. His father, Brett Vroman, also played basketball in the NBA for a short time.
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Early Life and College
Jackson Vroman was born in Laguna, California. He went to college at Snow Community College in Ephraim, Utah. Later, he studied at Iowa State University. During his college years, he played basketball for both schools.
Professional Basketball Career
Jackson Vroman was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2004 NBA Draft. This meant he was picked as the 31st player overall in that year's draft.
Playing in the NBA
After being drafted, Vroman played for two teams in the NBA. He played for the Phoenix Suns. He also played for the New Orleans Hornets, which later became known as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
International Teams
After his time in the NBA, Jackson Vroman played for many different basketball teams around the world. He played in countries like Spain, Lithuania, Iran, China, South Korea, and the Philippines. Some of the teams he played for include:
- CB Gran Canaria (Spain)
- CB Girona (Spain)
- BC Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
- Mahram (Iran)
- Dongguan Leopards (China)
- Jiangsu Dragons (China)
- Barangay Ginebra Kings (Philippines)
Passing Away
Jackson Vroman passed away on June 29, 2015, when he was 34 years old. He was found at his home in Los Angeles County, California. It is believed that his drowning was an accident.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson Vroman para niños
