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 |
Joseph Pierre Courtney (born October 17, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi. Joe Courtney played for many teams during his career. This included seven different teams in the NBA. He even played a few games with the Chicago Bulls when they won the NBA championship in the 1992–93 season.
Courtney also played basketball in other countries. He played professionally in France, Spain, Venezuela, and Slovenia. He also played in the CBA in the United States.
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Joe Courtney's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Years
Joe Courtney grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to Callaway High School. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college. He played for two different universities. First, he played for Mississippi State from 1987 to 1989. Later, he played for the Southern Miss from 1990 to 1992.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Joe Courtney became a professional basketball player. He joined the NBA in 1992. Over his career, he played for several NBA teams. These teams included the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs.
One of his most notable times was with the Chicago Bulls. He played five games with them during their championship season in 1992–93. Even though he played a short time, he was part of a winning team.
Playing Around the World
Joe Courtney's career wasn't just in the NBA. He also played for many teams outside of the main league. He played in the CBA, which was a league in the U.S. where players often developed their skills.
He also traveled to play basketball in other countries. He played for teams in France, Spain, Venezuela, and Slovenia. This shows how basketball players can have careers all over the world. Some of the international teams he played for include Cholet Basket in France and Fórum Valladolid in Spain.
Joe Courtney's career lasted from 1992 to 2001. He was a power forward, a position known for scoring and rebounding close to the basket.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Courtney para niños
