Steve Burtt Sr. facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1962 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Charles Evans Hughes (New York City, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iona (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1984–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1985 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1985–1986 | Westchester Golden Apples |
| 1985 | Connecticut Colonials |
| 1985–1986 | Albany Patroons |
| 1987 | Jersey Jammers |
| 1987 | Long Island Knights |
| 1987–1988 | Savannah Spirits |
| 1987–1988 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1988–1989 | Gravelines |
| 1989–1990 | Albany Patroons |
| 1990–1991 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1991 | Halifax Windjammers |
| 1991 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1991–1992 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1992 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 1992–1993 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1992–1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993 | Westchester Stallions |
| 1993–1994 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 1994–1995 | Illycaffé Trieste |
| 1995–1996 | Reyer Venezia Mestre |
| 1996–1997 | Genertel Trieste |
| 1997 | Long Island Surf |
| 1997–1998 | Casetti Imola |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 584 (5.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 92 (0.9 rpg) |
| Blocks | 123 (1.2 apg) |
Steven Dwayne Burtt, born on November 5, 1962, is a retired American professional basketball player. Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, he played as a point guard. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 1993. He also had a successful career playing basketball in other countries. Steve was born in New York City. He played high school basketball at Charles Evans Hughes. Then, he went to Iona to play for the Gaels college team. Today, Mr. Burtt teaches at Bronx Collegiate Academy in Bronx, New York.
College Basketball Journey
During his four years at Iona, Steve played 121 games. He averaged 20.9 points per game, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He scored a total of 2,534 points. This makes him Iona's all-time leading scorer.
He also holds other school records. These include the most field goals made and attempted in his career. He once held the record for most points in a single season with 732. His son, Steve Burtt Jr., broke this record in 2006.
Steve was named to the All-MAAC first team three times (1982–1984). He was also named All-MAAC Player of the Year twice (1983–1984). Steve and his son are one of only two father-son duos to each score over 2,000 points in NCAA Division I basketball. The other famous duo is Dell Curry and Steph Curry.
Professional Basketball Career
Steve Burtt was picked 30th overall in the 1984 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. In his first season, injuries limited him to playing only 47 games. He averaged 4.2 points per game during this time.
After his NBA time, Steve played basketball in Italy. He played for different teams in the Serie A league. Over six years, he played 155 games. He averaged 28.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. In 2007, the Maccabi Rishon LeZion B.C. team honored him. They named him the "Best Foreigner Player" of the past 20 years.
Family Life
Steve Burtt is the father of Steve Burtt Jr.. His son also played basketball for Iona College. Steve Burtt Jr. even played for the senior Ukraine national team.
See also
- In Spanish: Steve Burtt (baloncestista de 1962) para niños
