Lamont Barnes facts for kids
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 4, 1978 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | University Heights Academy (Hopkinsville, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 239.8 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1996–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–present |
| Career history | |
| 2000 | Czarni Słupsk |
| 2000–2001 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 2001 | Maratonistas de Coamo |
| 2001–2002 | Virtus Ragusa |
| 2002–2003 | Scafati Basket |
| 2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2004 | JDA Dijon |
| 2004 | Criollos de Caguas |
| 2004–2005 | Baloncesto León |
| 2005 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2005–2006 | Baloncesto León |
| 2006 | Lukoil Academic |
| 2007 | Holland Blast |
| 2007 | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada |
| 2007–2008 | Baloncesto León |
| 2008–2009 | Murcia |
| 2009–2011 | Valladolid |
| 2011–2012 | Lucentum Alicante |
| 2012–2013 | Estudiantes |
| 2015–2018 | Palencia |
| 2018 | Ciudad de Valladolid |
Lamont Barnes is an American professional basketball player. He was born on September 4, 1978. He played as a power forward and center. These positions are usually for taller players who play close to the basket. Lamont Barnes had a long and interesting career playing for many teams around the world. His last team was Carramimbre CBC Valladolid in Spain.
Early Life and College Basketball
Lamont Barnes grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to high school at University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. After high school, he played college basketball for the Temple Owls. He played for Temple University from 1996 to 2000. Playing in college helped him get ready for a professional career.
Professional Basketball Career
Lamont Barnes started his professional basketball journey in 2000. He played for many different teams in various countries. He played in Poland, Puerto Rico, Italy, France, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands. However, he spent a lot of his career playing in Spain.
Playing in Spain
Lamont Barnes became very well-known in Spanish basketball leagues. He played for several Spanish teams over many years. Some of these teams include Baloncesto León, Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, CB Murcia, CB Valladolid, CB Lucentum Alicante, CB Estudiantes, Palencia Baloncesto, and CB Ciudad de Valladolid. His time in Spain shows how skilled and consistent he was as a player. He was a valuable player for these teams for a long time.
See also
In Spanish: Lamont Barnes para niños
