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. (born October 2, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard or shooting guard and had a long career playing in different countries around the world.
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Lorinza Harrington's Basketball Journey
Lorinza Harrington Jr. started his professional basketball career in 2002. He is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall. He played college basketball at Wingate University in North Carolina.
Starting His Pro Career
After college, Lorinza Harrington wasn't chosen in the main NBA draft. This means he was an "undrafted free agent." However, he still got a chance to play for the Denver Nuggets. He showed how good he was by playing in all 82 games during the 2002–03 NBA season. This is a big achievement for any player.
Playing in the NBA
Lorinza played for a few teams in the NBA. Besides the Denver Nuggets, he also played for the New Orleans Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies. In total, he played 140 NBA games. During these games, he averaged about 5.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. These stats show he was a good all-around player who could score, pass, and grab rebounds.
His last NBA game was on April 18, 2007. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies in a game they won against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
International Adventures
After his time in the NBA, Lorinza Harrington played basketball in many different countries. He played in Spain, Ukraine, Russia, and Slovenia. He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in the United States. Playing internationally means he got to experience different cultures and styles of basketball.
Some of the teams he played for include:
- BC Azovmash in Ukraine
- Pamesa Valencia in Spain
- Lokomotiv Rostov in Russia
- Union Olimpija in Slovenia
- Asseco Prokom Gdynia and Trefl Sopot in Poland
- Anwil Wloclawek also in Poland
- Cóndores de Cundinamarca in Colombia
Major Achievements
Throughout his career, Lorinza Harrington won several important awards and championships:
- He won the Polish Cup in 2013.
- He became a Polish League champion in 2010.
- He won the Slovenian League championship in 2009.
- He also won the Slovenian Basketball Cup in 2009.
- In Ukraine, he was a Ukrainian League champion in 2004.
- During his college years, he was named the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Player of the Year in 2002.
- He was also selected for the First-team All-SAC in 2002, which means he was one of the best players in his college conference.
See also
In Spanish: Lorinza Harrington para niños
