Lorinza Harrington facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1980 Wagram, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Scotland (Laurinburg, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wingate (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–2014 |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2003 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2003–2004 | Azovmash |
| 2004–2005 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2005–2006 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 2006–2007 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2007–2008 | Lokomotiv Rostov |
| 2009 | Union Olimpija |
| 2009–2010 | Asseco Prokom Gdynia |
| 2010–2011 | Trefl Sopot |
| 2011–2012 | Anwil Wloclawek |
| 2012–2013 | Trefl Sopot |
| 2014 | Cóndores de Cundinamarca |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Lorinza "Junior" Harrington Jr. was born on October 2, 1980. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard or shooting guard.
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Lorinza's Basketball Journey
Lorinza Harrington started his professional basketball career in 2002. He was a guard who stood 6 feet 4 inches tall. He played college basketball at Wingate University in North Carolina.
Starting in the NBA
After college, Lorinza joined the Denver Nuggets. He was not chosen in the NBA draft, but he still made it to the team. In his first season, he played in all 82 games for the Nuggets. This is a big achievement for a new player!
Playing Around the World
Lorinza played basketball in many different places. He played in the NBA, which is the top league in the United States. He also played in other leagues like the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). His career took him to countries like Spain, Ukraine, Russia, and Slovenia.
NBA Highlights
During his time in the NBA, Lorinza played for three teams: the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets, and Memphis Grizzlies. He played a total of 140 games in the NBA. On average, he scored about 5.2 points per game. He also helped his teammates by getting 3.1 assists per game. Plus, he grabbed about 2.7 rebounds per game.
His last NBA game was on April 18, 2007. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies won that game 116 to 94. In that final game, Lorinza scored 2 points, made 5 assists, and blocked 3 shots.
Success Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Lorinza continued to play basketball internationally. He joined the Euroleague club Union Olimpija in Slovenia in January 2009. He had a lot of success playing for teams outside the United States.
Some of his big achievements include:
- Winning the Polish Cup in 2013.
- Becoming a Polish League champion in 2010.
- Winning the Slovenian League championship in 2009.
- Winning the Slovenian Cup in 2009.
- Becoming a Ukrainian League champion in 2004.
These wins show that Lorinza was a very skilled and important player for his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Lorinza Harrington para niños
