Mark Strickland facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1970 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | McNair (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1989–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1992–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1992 | Philadelphia Spirit |
| 1993 | Atlanta Eagles |
| 1993–1994 | EBBC Den Bosch |
| 1994 | Atlanta Trojans |
| 1994 | Atléticos de San Germán |
| 1994–1995 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1995 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1995 | Atléticos de San Germán |
| 1995–1996 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1996 | Atlantic City Seagulls |
| 1996–2000 | Miami Heat |
| 2000–2001 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2001–2002 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2002 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2002 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2002 | Strasbourg IG |
| 2002–2003 | Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones |
| 2003–2005 | Jamhour Blue Stars |
| 2005 | Rockford Lightning |
| 2005–2006 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,281 (4.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 771 (2.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 102 (0.4 apg) |
Mark Strickland (born July 14, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He also worked as a coach. Mark played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1995 to 2002. Later, he became the head coach for the Oshawa Power team in the National Basketball League of Canada.
Mark is 6 feet 9 inches tall and played as a forward. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball at Temple University. There, he also studied sports management.
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Mark's Early Life and College Years
Mark Strickland was born on July 14, 1970. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. For high school, he attended McNair High School. After high school, Mark went to Temple University. He played basketball for the Temple Owls team from 1989 to 1992. During his time in college, he also focused on learning about sports management.
Mark's Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Mark Strickland started his professional basketball career in 1992. He played for several teams in different leagues before joining the NBA. These leagues included the CBA and the USBL.
Playing in the NBA
Mark joined the NBA in 1995. He played for several well-known teams during his NBA career.
- He started with the Indiana Pacers in 1995.
- From 1996 to 1999, he played for the Miami Heat. This was a significant part of his NBA career.
- In 2000, he played for the Denver Nuggets and the New Jersey Nets.
- He also played for the Atlanta Hawks in 2001.
- His last NBA team was the Dallas Mavericks in 2002.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Mark Strickland played for many teams in other leagues and countries. He played in places like the Netherlands for EBBC Den Bosch. He also played in Puerto Rico for Atléticos de San Germán. Later in his career, he played in France for Strasbourg IG. He even played in China for the Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones and in Lebanon for Jamhour Blue Stars. His career showed how basketball players can play all over the world!
What is a Forward in Basketball?
Mark Strickland played as a forward, specifically a small forward and a power forward.
- A small forward is often a versatile player. They can score points, pass the ball, and help with rebounds.
- A power forward usually plays closer to the basket. They are strong players who focus on scoring inside and getting rebounds.
Mark's height and skills made him a good fit for both these roles on the court.
Mark's Coaching Career
After his playing career, Mark Strickland became a basketball coach. He was the head coach for the Oshawa Power team. This team is part of the National Basketball League of Canada. Coaching allowed him to share his experience and knowledge of the game with new players.
External links
- NBA.com player profile
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Mark Strickland para niños
