Laron Profit facts for kids
Profit with the Los Angeles Lakers in December 2005
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 5, 1977 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Caesar Rodney (Camden, Delaware) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Maryland (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1999–2010 |
| Coaching career | 2012–2016 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1999–2001 | Washington Wizards |
| 2002 | Premiata Montegranaro |
| 2003–2004 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2004–2005 | Washington Wizards |
| 2005–2006 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2006–2007 | Efes Pilsen |
| 2007 | Grises de Humacao |
| 2008–2010 | Libertad de Sunchales |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2016 | Orlando Magic (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bronta Laron Profit (born August 5, 1977) is an American professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player.
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Early Life and College Career
Laron Profit was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Because his stepfather was in the Air Force, Laron lived in many places as a kid. These included Air Force bases in New Mexico, Panama, and Delaware. He graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in Delaware in 1995. He was a good student and did well on his SAT test.
From 1995 to 1999, Laron went to the University of Maryland, College Park. He played basketball for the Maryland Terrapins as a small forward. He was recognized as one of the best players in his conference (the ACC) for all four years.
In his junior year, Laron was great at stealing the ball. He led the ACC with 2.7 steals per game. He also led his team in scoring, with 15.8 points per game. He was even named an All-American. In his senior year, he averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Laron Profit's Professional Basketball Journey
First Time with the Wizards (1999–2001)
In the 1999 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic picked Laron Profit. He was the 38th player chosen overall. Laron hoped to play as a shooting guard in the NBA. On September 22, 1999, the Magic traded him to the Washington Wizards.
In his first season (1999-2000) with the Wizards, Laron played in 33 games. He averaged 1.5 points per game. He missed 21 games because of a knee injury. On April 18, 2000, he scored a season-high 10 points against the Boston Celtics.
The next season, Laron played in 35 games. He started the last 12 games of the season. He averaged 9.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. He scored a season-high 18 points twice. On March 31, 2001, he had 7 steals and 8 rebounds against the Houston Rockets. On April 14, he got his first "double-double" (scoring 12 points and having 14 assists) against the Chicago Bulls.
On August 1, 2001, the Wizards traded Laron back to the Orlando Magic. The Magic then decided to release him on October 15.
Playing Overseas (2002–2004)
After leaving the NBA, Laron played basketball in other countries. From January 2002, he played six games in Italy for Premiata Montegranaro. He averaged 13.7 points per game there.
From January 2003 to 2004, Laron played for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China. His team won the CBA championship in 2004. During this time, he also tried out for NBA teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Second Time with the Wizards (2004–2005)
On October 1, 2004, Laron Profit rejoined the Washington Wizards. He had not played in an NBA game for over two years. He played well in a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons, scoring 11 points. The Wizards gave him the final spot on their team roster.
The Wizards had a tough start to the 2004-05 season. Many of their main players were out. But on November 3, 2004, they came back from a 19-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies. Laron helped with 11 points and 6 assists.
On March 5, 2005, Laron made the winning shot with only 3.1 seconds left. This helped the Wizards beat the Charlotte Bobcats 86-84. The Wizards made it to the NBA Playoffs in 2005. This was their first time in eight seasons. They had not won a playoff game since 1988. They lost to the Miami Heat in the playoffs. Laron played in 42 games that season, starting 4 of them. He averaged 3.2 points per game.
Time with the Los Angeles Lakers (2005–2006)
On August 2, 2005, the Washington Wizards traded Laron Profit to the Los Angeles Lakers. He played in 25 games for the Lakers and started one. In his only start, on November 20, 2005, he scored two points.
On December 21, 2005, Laron suffered a serious injury. He tore his achilles tendon during a game. This injury ended his season. The Lakers then released him on January 17, 2006.
More International Play (2006–2010)
On December 12, 2006, Laron signed a contract with Anadolu Efes S.K. in Turkey. He played seven games there before being released in February 2007.
Laron then joined the team Grises de Humacao in Puerto Rico. In his first game on April 25, 2007, he scored 15 points. He later suffered a hamstring injury. However, he returned and scored 23 points in a win on May 14. In the 2007 season, he played 10 games and averaged 18.5 points.
On February 7, 2008, Laron signed with Club Deportivo Libertad in Argentina. His team won the LNB championship in 2008.
Coaching Career
Laron Profit became an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic on August 30, 2012.
Hall of Fame
In 2016, Laron Profit was honored. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Laron Profit para niños
