Paul McPherson
Paul L. McPherson (born July 3, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player.
Personal information | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois | July 3, 1978
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | South Shore (Chicago, Illinois) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2000–2008 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 23 |
Career history | |
2000–2001 | Phoenix Suns |
2001 | Golden State Warriors |
2001–2002 | Phoenix Eclipse |
2002–2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
2003–2004 | Rockford Lightning |
2004 | Idaho Stampede |
2004–2005 | Gary Steelheads |
2005 | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
2005–2007 | Basket Livorno |
2007–2008 | Hyères-Toulon |
2008 | BC Rustavi |
2008 | Monte Hermoso |
Career statistics | |
Points | 262 (4.8 ppg) |
Rebounds | 79 (1.4 rpg) |
Assists | 38 (0.7 apg) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
A 6'4" (1.93 m) shooting guard from Chicago's South Shore High School, McPherson played at Tallahassee Community College, Kennedy-King College, and DePaul University before being signed by the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.[1] He split the 2000–01 NBA season with the Suns and Golden State Warriors, averaging 4.8 points per game.[2]
After his brief stint in the NBA, McPherson played in the American minor leagues and overseas.[3] He also spent part of the 2002-2003 basketball season touring with the Harlem Globetrotters.[4]
Furthermore. he reached the Semifinal of the Nike King of the World Battleground 2004 and won $10000, but could not get to the final.
References
- Suns sign Paul McPherson. at NBA.com
- Paul McPherson. basketball-reference.com
- Paul McPherson at EuroBasket.com
- Paul McPherson bio Archived 2009-03-01 at the Wayback Machine at NBA.com