Joe Courtney (basketball) facts for kids
| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 17, 1969 Jackson, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Callaway (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1992–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1993 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1993 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1993–1994 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1994 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1994–1995 | Mexico Aztecas |
| 1995 | Cholet Basket |
| 1995 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1995–1996 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1996–1997 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1997 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1997 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1997 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1997 | Fórum Valladolid |
| 1997–1998 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1998 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1998–1999 | NKK Sea Hawks |
| 1999 | Cincinnati Stuff |
| 1999–2000 | Panteras de Miranda |
| 2000–2001 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2001 | Krka Novo Mesto |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph Pierre Courtney (born October 17, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward.
Joe Courtney was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to college at both the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi State University. There, he played college basketball before becoming a professional player.
Playing in the NBA and Other Leagues
Joe Courtney played in the NBA for seven different teams during his career. One of these teams was the Chicago Bulls during their championship season in 1992–93. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs.
Besides playing in the NBA, Joe also played professional basketball in other countries. He played in France, Spain, Venezuela, and Slovenia. This shows he had a wide-ranging career in basketball around the world.
Playing in the CBA
Joe Courtney also spent a lot of time playing in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was another professional basketball league in the United States. He played for several CBA teams, including the Rockford Lightning, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Idaho Stampede.
In 1993, Joe was recognized for his great play in the CBA. He was chosen for the CBA All-Rookie First Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league that year. He played in the CBA from 1992 until 2001.
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Joe Courtney para niños
