Jerry Stackhouse
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
November 5th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning a national championship in 1993. Drafted third overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Achieved career averages of 16.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during a professional career that spanned 18 seasons in the NBA. Played for multiple teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks. Transitioned to broadcasting after retirement, serving as an analyst and sportscaster.
Won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001
Selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2003
Won an NCAA Championship with North Carolina
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