Zack Wright facts for kids
Wright with Spartak in 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 5, 1985 Austin, Texas |
| Nationality | American / Bosnian |
| High school | Ellison (Killeen, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2007–2021 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Braunschweig |
| 2008–2009 | Élan Chalon |
| 2009–2010 | Le Mans |
| 2010–2011 | Limoges CSP |
| 2011–2012 | Rethymno |
| 2012 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2012–2013 | Spartak St. Petersburg |
| 2013–2014 | Brose Baskets |
| 2014 | Panathinaikos |
| 2014–2015 | İstanbul BB |
| 2015–2016 | Union Olimpija |
| 2016 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2016–2017 | Monaco |
| 2017–2018 | SIG Strasbourg |
| 2018–2021 | JL Bourg |
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Zachary "Zach" Wright, born on February 5, 1985, is a former professional basketball player. He was born in America but also became a citizen of Bosnia. Zach played as a point guard and a shooting guard during his career.
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Zach Wright's Basketball Journey
Zach Wright started his professional basketball career in 2007. He played for many different teams in several countries. These countries included Germany, France, Greece, Croatia, Russia, Turkey, and Slovenia.
Early Career in Germany and France
Wright's first team was SG Braunschweig in Germany. He was a new player, but he quickly showed his skills. He led the German Pro B league in scoring and steals.
After Germany, Zach played three seasons in France's top league, LNB Pro A. He played for teams like Élan Chalon, Le Mans Sarthe, and Limoges CSP. During his time in France, he was chosen to play in the French All-Star Game twice. He even won the slam dunk contest in the 2010–11 season.
Playing in Greece and Croatia
In September 2011, Zach joined Rethymno in the Greek League. He later moved to Cibona Zagreb in Croatia in March 2012. With Cibona, he helped his team win the Croatian League championship.
Adventures in Russia and Germany
In July 2012, Wright signed a two-year contract with Spartak St. Petersburg in Russia. After one season, he moved to Germany to play for Brose Baskets, a team that played in the EuroLeague. He left the team in February 2014.
Joining a Greek Powerhouse
On February 21, 2014, Zach signed with Panathinaikos, a very strong team in Greece. He played with them for the rest of the 2013–14 season.
Later Career Teams
In August 2014, Wright joined İstanbul BB in Turkey for the 2014–15 season. The next year, he signed with Union Olimpija in Slovenia. In March 2016, he moved to Avtodor Saratov in Russia.
On August 9, 2016, Zach signed with AS Monaco for the 2016–17 season. The following year, on July 14, 2017, he joined SIG Strasbourg. His last team was JL Bourg, where he played from September 2018 until he finished his career in 2021.
Playing for His Country
In 2012, Zach Wright became a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This allowed him to play for the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team. He represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in the EuroBasket 2013 tournament.
See also
In Spanish: Zack Wright para niños
