Reggie Slater facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1970 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Kashmere (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wyoming (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1992–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Peñas Huesca |
| 1993–1994 | Girona |
| 1994–1995 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1995 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1995 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1995–1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1996 | Ülkerspor |
| 1996–1997 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1997–1999 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1999–2000 | Montecatini SC |
| 2000–2001 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2001–2002 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2002 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2002 | Basket Livorno |
| 2002–2003 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2003 | Caja San Fernando |
| 2003 | Unicaja Málaga |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Reginald Dwayne Slater (born August 27, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Houston, Texas. Reggie played as a power forward. He played college basketball at the University of Wyoming.
Reggie is married to Katie Slater. They have four children: Aliyah, Reginald Jr. (RJ), Rashawn, and Rylan. His son, Rashawn Slater, was a top pick in the NFL draft. RJ also played football for the Air Force Academy.
Reggie's Basketball Journey
Reggie Slater was not chosen in the 1992 NBA draft, which is when NBA teams pick new players. Instead, he started his professional career in Spain. He played there for two years.
Playing in the NBA
In 1994, Reggie was signed by the Denver Nuggets. This started his career in the NBA. He played for eight seasons in the NBA.
Reggie played for several teams, including:
- Denver Nuggets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Toronto Raptors
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Jersey Nets
- Atlanta Hawks
He played in 259 NBA games. He scored a total of 1,450 points. On average, he scored 5.6 points and grabbed 3.0 rebounds per game.
Best Season with the Raptors
Reggie's best NBA season was during the 1997–98 NBA season. He played for the Toronto Raptors. In that season, he played in 78 games. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He also played about 21 minutes per game. This was his best year for points and rebounds.
See also
In Spanish: Reggie Slater para niños
