Salim Stoudamire facts for kids
Stoudamire in 2006.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 11, 1982 Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arizona (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 2005–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2008 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2010 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2011 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2013 | Guaros de Lara |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Charles Salim Stoudamire (born October 11, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard. Salim was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2005 NBA draft.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Salim Stoudamire finished high school at Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon in 2001. He also went to Lincoln High School in Portland for his first year of high school.
After high school, Salim played college basketball at the University of Arizona. He was a key player for the Wildcats. In 2005, he helped his team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. He made a famous shot with very little time left to beat Oklahoma State University in the Sweet 16 round.
During his time at Arizona, Salim was known for his amazing three-point shots. He made 342 three-pointers in his college career. He also ranks second in Arizona history for the best three-point shooting percentage (45.8%).
- In the 2004–05 season, Salim was named an AP Second Team All-American.
- He led all college players in 2004–05 with a 50.4% three-point shooting average.
Professional Basketball Career
Salim Stoudamire was picked by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2005 NBA draft. He was the 31st player chosen overall. Salim played for the Hawks for three seasons. On March 24, 2007, he scored his highest number of points in a single game, getting 37 points. This happened during an overtime game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
After playing for the Hawks, Salim also spent time with other teams. He played for the Idaho Stampede in 2010 and the Reno Bighorns in 2011. In 2013, he briefly played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
In 2018, Salim joined The 3 Headed Monsters team. This team plays in Ice Cube's Big3 tournament, which is a professional 3-on-3 basketball league. The games were shown on Fox.
Personal Life and Family
Salim Stoudamire has a family with other famous basketball players. He is the cousin of former NBA players Damon Stoudamire and Terrence Jones. He is also related to current NBA player Grant Williams.
In 2006, after the NBA season ended, Salim decided to become a vegan. This means he chose to eat only plant-based foods. His team's staff checked his health often. They saw that his new diet did not cause him to lose weight or affect his performance.
Images for kids
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Salim Stoudamire playing basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Salim Stoudamire para niños
