Sylvester Gray facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 8, 1967 Millington, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Bolton (Arlington, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Memphis (1986–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1988–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1988 | Miami Tropics |
| 1988–1989 | Miami Heat |
| 1989 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1989–1990 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1990 | Ginebra San Miguel |
| 1990–1992 | Stefanel Trieste |
| 1992–1994 | Scaligera Verona |
| 1995 | Florida Sharks |
| 1996–1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1997 | Alaska Aces |
| 1997–1998 | Dinamica Gorizia |
| 1998–1999 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1999 | Fenerbahçe |
| 1999 | Mydonose Kolejliler |
| 1999–2001 | Ducato / Montepaschi Siena |
| 2001–2002 | Fillattice Imola |
| 2002–2004 | Robur Basket Osimo |
| 2004–2006 | Tolentino |
| 2006–2007 | Supernova Montegranaro |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sylvester Gray (born July 8, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Miami Heat in the 1988 NBA draft. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, Gray played as a small forward. He is known for his long career playing for many teams around the world.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Sylvester Gray was born in Millington, Tennessee. He grew up loving basketball and played for Bolton High School. His talent was clear, and he was even named a Second-team Parade All-American in 1986.
After high school, Gray went on to play college basketball. He played for Memphis State University from 1986 to 1988. His strong performance in college helped him get noticed by professional teams.
NBA Career with the Miami Heat
In 1988, Sylvester Gray was picked by the Miami Heat in the 1988 NBA draft. He was the 35th player chosen overall, in the second round. This was a big moment, as he was the fourth player ever drafted by the new Miami Heat team.
Gray played for the Heat during the 1988–89 season. He appeared in 55 games for the team. During this season, he scored an average of 8.0 points per game. This was his only season playing in the NBA.
Playing Basketball Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Sylvester Gray had a long career playing basketball internationally. He played for many different teams in various leagues. His journey took him to several countries, showing his dedication to the sport.
Teams in the United States
Gray played for teams in the CBA in the United States. Some of these teams included the Yakima Sun Kings and the Rapid City Thrillers. He also played for the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets and the Florida Sharks.
Playing in Europe
Sylvester Gray spent a lot of his career playing in Italy. He played for teams like Stefanel Trieste and Scaligera Verona. Other Italian teams he played for included Scavolini Pesaro and Dinamica Gorizia. Later, he joined Ducato / Montepaschi Siena, Fillattice Imola, Robur Basket Osimo, Tolentino, and Supernova Montegranaro.
He also played in Turkey for clubs such as Fenerbahçe and Mydonose Kolejliler.
Basketball in the Philippines
Gray also played in the PBA, a professional league in the Philippines. He played for two well-known teams there. These teams were the Alaska Aces and Ginebra San Miguel. While playing for Ginebra San Miguel, he was coached by famous former player Robert Jaworski.
Sylvester Gray's career shows how basketball players can have long and interesting careers. They can play for many different teams and travel all over the world.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvester Gray para niños
