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    DerekStrong

    • Forward
    • Birthdate
      2/9/1968
    • College
      Xavier
    • Draft Info
      1990: Rd 2, Pk 47 (PHI)
    • Birthplace
      Los Angeles, CA

    Stats

    • PTS
      6.8
    • REB
      4.9
    • AST
      0.6
    • FG%
      43.0
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    Biography

    Position Forward
    Birthdate2/9/1968
    CollegeXavier
    Draft Info1990: Rd 2, Pk 47 (PHI)
    BirthplaceLos Angeles, CA

    Career History

    Los Angeles Clippers
    Los Angeles Clippers2000-2001 (1 Season)
    Orlando Magic
    Orlando Magic1996-2000 (4 Seasons)
    Los Angeles Lakers
    Los Angeles Lakers1995-1996 (1 Season)
    Boston Celtics
    Boston Celtics1994-1995 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee Bucks
    Milwaukee Bucks1993-1994 (2 Seasons)
    Washington Bullets
    Washington Bullets1992-1993 (1 Season)

    NBA News

    New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland

    New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland

    Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)
    Knicks flip script, exploit James Harden to spark Game 1 rally

    Knicks flip script, exploit James Harden to spark Game 1 rally

    The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentless targeting James Harden.
    Who has played the most NBA playoff games without a title?

    Who has played the most NBA playoff games without a title?

    Chris Paul, Patrick Ewing and John Stockton are among NBA greats who have played the most playoff games without winning a championship.
    Kenny Atkinson defends holding onto timeouts amid Cavs' collapse

    Kenny Atkinson defends holding onto timeouts amid Cavs' collapse

    Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference finals opener.
    Stephen A.: Jalen Brunson 'annihilated' James Harden in Game 1

    Stephen A.: Jalen Brunson 'annihilated' James Harden in Game 1

    Stephen A. Smith reacts to the Knicks' comeback win over the Cavs and discusses the performance of James Harden.
    The Knicks' miraculous comeback win against Cavs by the numbers

    The Knicks' miraculous comeback win against Cavs by the numbers

    Here's a look at the key numbers behind New York's wild come from behind victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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