David Young (basketball)
David Young (born August 18, 1981) is an American basketball player who graduated from Xavier University and North Carolina Central University and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA Draft. He was signed to a contract but waived a month later, before he played in any NBA games.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 18, 1981 New Castle, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New Castle (New Castle, Pennsylvania) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 2004–2016 |
| Position | Small forward / Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | Fayetteville Patriots |
| 2005–2006 | Scandone Avellino |
| 2006 | Budućnost Podgorica |
| 2006–2007 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2007 | Criollos de Caguas |
| 2007 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2008 | Rethymno Aegean |
| 2008–2009 | Aisin Seahorses |
| 2009 | Scafati Basket |
| 2010 | Trikala 2000 |
| 2010–2011 | Jilin Northeast Tigers |
| 2011 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2012 | Cañeros de la Romana |
Career
He played the 2009-2010 season in Trikala 2000 in the Greek League. He has played professionally in Italy for Air Avellino (2005–2006) and Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Serie A2, 2006–2007) and also in the Greek League with Rethymno. In 2007/08 season, he joined France's Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.[1] Subsequent to his stint with the Seattle SuperSonics, David played for the NBA's Developmental League (D-League) where he finished the season second in scoring with 18.5ppg.[2] In March 2011, Young signed with a Philippine Basketball Association team, the San Miguel Beermen.[3]
Young is a graduate of New Castle High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He has a degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University. He has one daughter. He is the brother-in-law of Leon Washington, a former player for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.