Julian Wright facts for kids
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 20, 1987 Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (2005–2007) |
| NBA Draft | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Hornets | |
| Pro career | 2007–2022 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2010 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2010–2011 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2012 | Austin Toros |
| 2012–2013 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2013–2014 | Krasnye Krylia |
| 2014 | Panathinaikos |
| 2015 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2015 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2015–2016 | Trento |
| 2016–2017 | Trabzonspor |
| 2017–2018 | Reggiana |
| 2018–2019 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2020–2021 | Hsinchu JKO Lioneers |
| 2021–2022 | Taichung Wagor Suns |
| 2022 | Plateros de Fresnillo |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Julian Emil-Jamaal Wright (born May 20, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Kansas. Julian was known for his amazing skills and versatility on the court. He played for many teams around the world during his career.
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High School Basketball Journey
Julian Wright played basketball at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. In his junior year, he helped his team, the Vikings, reach second place in the state tournament. They lost to Peoria Central in the championship game. That team had another future NBA player, Shaun Livingston.
In 2005, Julian was chosen for the McDonald's All-American team. This is a special honor for top high school players. Experts thought he was one of the best basketball players in his age group. He was 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighed about 225 pounds. His size, speed, and skills allowed him to play many different positions. He could play as a shooting guard, small forward, or power forward.
College Basketball Career
Julian Wright joined the Kansas Jayhawks for the 2005–2006 college season. Before the season started, he was named the best new player in the Big 12 Conference. Even though he didn't start every game at first, he quickly earned a spot as a starting power forward.
His great athleticism often helped him score easily. He would run faster than the other team's defense. A memorable moment from his first year was in the Big 12 Tournament Championship game against the University of Texas. He made two fantastic slam dunks at the end of the game, helping Kansas win.
During his first year, Julian averaged 8.5 points per game. But he was also praised for helping his team in other ways, not just by scoring. He was named to the All-Big 12 tournament team and the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. In the 2007 tournament, he was again on the All-Tournament Team. He also gained national attention for scoring 33 points against the Missouri Tigers.
For his excellent play in the 2006–2007 season, Julian was named a third-team All-American. This is a big award for college basketball players. On April 9, 2007, Julian decided to enter the NBA draft. He hired an agent, which meant he could not go back to play for his college team.
Professional Basketball Journey
Julian Wright was chosen as the 13th player overall in the 2007 NBA draft. He was picked by the New Orleans Hornets. In his first year in the NBA, he averaged 3.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. The Hornets kept him for the 2010–11 season.
On August 11, 2010, Julian was traded to the Toronto Raptors. Later, in February 2012, he signed with the Austin Toros in the NBA D-League.
Julian then began playing for teams outside the United States. In October 2012, he signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion in Israel. In September 2013, he joined Krasnye Krylia in Russia.
He also played for Panathinaikos in Greece in 2014. After that, he returned to Israel to play for Bnei Herzliya in January 2015. During the 2014–15 season, he was the top rebounder in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
In June 2015, Julian played for Cangrejeros de Santurce in Puerto Rico. Then, in August 2015, he joined Dolomiti Energia Trento in Italy for the 2015–16 season.
On July 17, 2016, Julian signed with Trabzonspor in Turkey. He left the team in May 2017. A few days later, he signed with Pallacanestro Reggiana in Italy. He returned to Pallacanestro Reggiana in September 2017.
In August 2018, Julian signed with Levallois Metropolitans in France. He later left the team in February 2019. In September 2020, he signed with the Hsinchu Lioneers in Taiwan. In December 2021, he joined the Taichung Wagor Suns, also in Taiwan.
In May 2022, Julian was drafted by 3's Company as the fifth pick in the 2022 BIG3 draft. This league features 3-on-3 basketball.
Awards and Highlights
Julian Wright earned many awards during his basketball career:
High School Achievements
- McDonald's All-American (2005)
- Illinois Mr. Basketball (2005)
NBA Achievements
- Led the 2008 NBA Playoffs in Steal Percentage.
See also
In Spanish: Julian Wright para niños
