Matt Fish facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1969 Washington, Iowa, U.S. |
| High school | Washington (Washington, Iowa) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UNC Wilmington (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1992–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1992 | Philadelphia Spirit |
| 1992 | Omaha Racers |
| 1992 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1992–1993 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1993 | Gravelines |
| 1993–1994 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1994–1995 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1995 | Peñarol de Mar del Plata |
| 1995–1996 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1996 | New York Knicks |
| 1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996–1997 | Washington Bullets |
| 1997 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1997 | Miami Heat |
| 1998–1999 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1999–2000 | San Diego Stingrays |
| 2000–2001 | Porto |
| 2001 | Polonia Warsaw |
| 2001 | Phoenix Eclipse |
| 2001–2002 | Belgrano de San Nicolás |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Matthew Edward Fish (born November 18, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center. Matt Fish played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). These teams included the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and Washington Bullets.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Matt Fish was born on November 18, 1969. He grew up in Washington, Iowa, in the United States. For his college basketball career, he played at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He played there from 1988 to 1992. In 1992, he was named First-team All-CAA. This means he was one of the best players in his college league that year.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Matt Fish was chosen in the 1992 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors picked him as the 50th player overall. He then went on to play for several teams in the NBA.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Matt Fish also played in other professional basketball leagues. He played in the IBA and the CBA. In the CBA, he was a very important player for the Quad City Thunder team. They won the CBA championship in 1994. During his time in the CBA, he was chosen as an All-Star. He was also part of the All-Rookie team and was considered the best center in the league.
The "Fish Hook" Shot
During his basketball career, Matt Fish was known for a special move. When he made a hook shot, people would often call it a "Fish Hook." This was a fun way to play on his last name.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Matt Fish continued his education. He earned two master's degrees. One was in Education and the other in Business. He also has a bachelor's degree in Communication and Special Education.
Matt Fish is involved with the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA). This group helps former NBA players. He publishes Rebound Magazine, which is the official magazine for the NBRPA. He is also the President of the Phoenix Chapter of this association. He was one of the first people to intern for the NBRPA at their main office in Chicago.
See also
In Spanish: Matt Fish para niños
