John Celestand facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1977 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Piscataway Township (Piscataway, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Villanova (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1999–2005 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2000 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2000 | New Mexico Slam |
| 2000–2001 | Phantoms Braunschweig |
| 2001 | Skipper Bologna |
| 2001–2002 | ASVEL Villeurbanne |
| 2002–2003 | Alba Berlin |
| 2003–2004 | BC Kyiv |
| 2004–2005 | Phantoms Braunschweig |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Celestand (born March 6, 1977) is a former professional basketball player from America. He played as a point guard, a player who leads the team's offense.
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Basketball Career
John Celestand is 6 feet 4 inches tall (about 1.93 meters). He went to Piscataway High School in Piscataway, New Jersey. After high school, he played college basketball at Villanova University.
In 1999, John was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1999 NBA draft. He was the 30th player picked overall. He became part of the Lakers team that won the championship in the 1999–2000 NBA season. This was a big achievement for him.
After playing for the Lakers, John also played professional basketball in other countries. He spent several years playing in Italy, France, and Germany.
Life After Playing
Today, John Celestand lives in New Jersey. He is involved in many activities related to basketball and helping young people.
Coaching and Training
John is a co-owner of a company called All-State Basketball. Here, he helps train young basketball players in Central New Jersey. He also used to coach the Central Jersey Jammers, an AAU team. He still helps out with different basketball groups in New Jersey.
Sports Announcing
John works as an announcer for ESPN Plus and ESPNU. He covers college basketball games for these networks. He is also a studio analyst for "76ers Post Game Live" on Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia. John is also a color analyst for IMG College Radio and MSG Varsity, covering high school basketball in New Jersey.
Helping the Community
John is a member of the "I Can Foundation." This group started in 2005 to help young people in cities learn to read better. He also works as a motivational speaker across New Jersey. He inspires people with his talks.
John also works with "Heroes and Cool Kids." This group helps high school student-athletes by giving them mentors. He is also part of the Rutgers Future Scholars program. In this program, he mentors students who will be the first in their families to go to college.
Celestand Consulting
John is the president of his own company, Celestand Consulting. Through this company, he gives motivational speeches. He also organizes workshops about education and how to develop good character. He has spoken at many universities and schools in New Jersey and nearby states.
See also
In Spanish: John Celestand para niños
