Sherman Douglas facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1966 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Spingarn (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1989–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1992 | Miami Heat |
| 1992–1995 | Boston Celtics |
| 1995–1997 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1997–1998 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1999–2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,425 (11.0 ppg) |
| Assists | 4,536 (5.9 apg) |
Sherman Douglas (born September 15, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a Point guard for several teams in the NBA from 1989 to 2001. His nickname, The General, came from his first name and his role as a point guard, who often directs the team on the court. He was also known for making a special shot called the "floater" popular.
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Sherman Douglas's Basketball Journey
College Years at Syracuse
Sherman Douglas played basketball for Syracuse University for four years. He helped his team reach the NCAA Final Four in 1987. This was a big achievement for Coach Jim Boeheim's career. In 1989, Sherman Douglas set a new record for the most assists in NCAA history while playing for Syracuse.
Starting in the NBA
Even though he was picked in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft, Sherman Douglas had a great first year. He scored about 14.3 points and made 7.6 assists per game. Because of his strong performance, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the 1990–91 season, he played even better. He led the Miami Heat in scoring with 18.5 points per game and assists with 8.5 per game. He was also named the team's most valuable player that year.
Time with the Boston Celtics
After playing a few games with Miami in the 1991–92 season, Douglas was traded to the Boston Celtics. He played some of his best basketball while with the Celtics. In the 1994–95 season, he helped lead the team to the playoffs. This was impressive because the team had a record of 35 wins and 47 losses. That year, he averaged 14.7 points and 6.9 assists per game.
Later Career and Fun Facts
Sherman Douglas also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, and the Los Angeles Clippers. He returned to the Nets later in his career. During his time in the NBA, Sherman Douglas played against basketball legend Michael Jordan 30 times. Interestingly, he lost all 30 of those games.
See also
In Spanish: Sherman Douglas para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with most assists in a game
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 20 or more assists in a game
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career assists leaders
