Zendon Hamilton facts for kids
Hamilton in 2007
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 27, 1975 South Floral Park, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Sewanhaka (Floral Park, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. John's (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2012 |
| Coaching career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1998–1999 | CB Valladolid |
| 1999–2000 | Dafni BC |
| 2000–2001 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2001–2002 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2003 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2003 | Joventut Badalona |
| 2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2003–2004 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2004–2005 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2005–2006 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2006 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2006–2007 | Śląsk Wrocław |
| 2007–2008 | Enisey Krasnoyarsk |
| 2008–2009 | Spartak Primorye |
| 2009–2010 | Al-Jalaa SC |
| 2010–2011 | Polytekhnika-Halychyna Lviv |
| 2012 | Springfield Armor |
| 2012 | Institución Atlética Larre Borges |
| As coach: | |
| 2013–2014 | Idaho Stampede (assistant) |
| 2016–2018 | Texas Legends (assistant) |
| 2018–2020 | Agua Caliente Clippers (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 585 (4.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 464 (3.5 rpg) |
| Steals | 39 (0.3 spg) |
Zendon Alphonso Hamilton (born April 29, 1975) is an American basketball coach and former player. He played as a center or power forward. Zendon was part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2000 to 2006.
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Early Life and College Career
Zendon Hamilton grew up in South Floral Park, New York. He played high school basketball at Sewanhaka High School. He was very tall, standing at 6 feet 11 inches.
After high school, Zendon went to St. John's University. He played college basketball there from 1994 to 1998. He was a talented player, earning honors like being a McDonald's All-American.
Professional Basketball Journey
Zendon Hamilton started his professional career playing in Europe. He played for teams in Spain and Greece. In 1999, he joined the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA pre-season.
Playing in the NBA
Zendon officially began his NBA career in the 2000–01 NBA season. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the next few years, he played for several other NBA teams. These included the Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He was known for his strong play as a center or power forward. He played 134 games in the NBA. During his NBA career, he scored 585 points and grabbed 464 rebounds.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Zendon continued his basketball journey. He played for teams in many different countries. He played in Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Uruguay. This shows how basketball is a global sport.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Zendon Hamilton became a basketball coach. He started as an assistant coach for the Idaho Stampede in 2013.
Later, he joined the Texas Legends as an assistant coach in 2016. From 2018 to 2020, he was an assistant coach for the Agua Caliente Clippers. Zendon uses his experience as a player to help new athletes.
Images for kids
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Hamilton in 2007
See also
In Spanish: Zendon Hamilton para niños
