Keon Clark facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 16, 1975 Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Danville (Danville, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1998–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–2001 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2001–2002 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2002–2003 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2003–2004 | Utah Jazz |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,882 (8.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,096 (5.9 rpg) |
| Blocks | 571 (1.6 bpg) |
Arian Keon Clark, born on April 16, 1975, is a former American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several teams. Keon Clark was known for his skills as a center and power forward.
Keon Clark's Basketball Journey
Keon Clark started his college basketball career at two different junior colleges. He then played for the UNLV team. In 1998, he was chosen as the 13th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.
NBA Career Highlights
After being drafted, Keon Clark was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He played his first three years in the NBA with the Nuggets. During this time, his skills improved steadily. He later played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz.
Clark holds a special record for the Toronto Raptors. He made 12 blocks in one game. This happened on March 23, 2001, when the Raptors played against the Atlanta Hawks. Blocking shots is an important defensive skill in basketball.
In 2002, Keon Clark had a strong season. He averaged 11.3 points per game. He also averaged 1.51 blocks per game, showing his defensive impact. Throughout his NBA career, he averaged 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.62 blocks per game.
See also
In Spanish: Keon Clark para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with 10 or more blocks in a game
