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Encyclopedia > Bob Sura
Bob Sura
Position Point guard
Height ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Team Houston Rockets
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born March 25, 1973 (1973-03-25) (age 34)
Wikes-Barre, Pennsylvania
College Florida State
Draft 17th overall, 1995
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career 1995–present
Former teams Cleveland Cavaliers (1995–2000)
Golden State Warriors (2000–2003)
Detroit Pistons (2003–2004)
Atlanta Hawks (2004)

Robert Sura Jr. (born March 25, 1973, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) is a professional basketball player in the NBA currently for the Houston Rockets. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Nickname: The Diamond City Motto: Pattern After Us Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Luzerne Founded Incorporated  Borough  City 1769  1806  1871 Government  - Mayor Thomas M. Leighton (D) Area    - City  7. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... The Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU)[4] is a public research university located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. ... 1995 NBA Draft - 28 June 1995 - Toronto, Ontario Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft ... The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ... The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. ... The Detroit Pistons are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Nickname: The Diamond City Motto: Pattern After Us Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Luzerne Founded Incorporated  Borough  City 1769  1806  1871 Government  - Mayor Thomas M. Leighton (D) Area    - City  7. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...


Sura played high school at G.A.R. Memorial in Wilkes-Barre. He had a high game of 68 while leaded G.A.R. to a remarkable streak of 86 consecutive league victories. After high school, Sura played basketball for Florida State University, playing on the same team as fellow NBA players Charlie Ward and Sam Cassell. Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education. ... Stephenson GAR Memorial, Washington, D.C. For the fictional Star Wars military force, see Army of the Republic The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army who had served in the American Civil War. ... College basketball most often refers to the American basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA. Game between Illinois State Redbirds & Ball State Cardinals, February 17, 2007 in an ESPN Bracketbuster contest. ... The Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU)[4] is a public research university located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. ... Charlie Ward (born October 12, 1970 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American football, basketball, and baseball player. ... Samuel (Sam) James Cassell (born November 18, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American basketball point guard who currently plays for the NBAs Los Angeles Clippers. ...


Sura was drafted 17th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1995 NBA Draft. His best season with the Cavaliers was his last, averaging 13.8 points per game during the 1999-2000 season. He was then traded to the Golden State Warriors, and has also played for the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks as well as the Houston Rockets. The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ... 1995 NBA Draft - 28 June 1995 - Toronto, Ontario Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft ... The 1999-2000 NBA season was the 54th season of the National Basketball Association. ... The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. ... The Detroit Pistons are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ...


With the Hawks, he gained attention by almost posting three straight triple-double games (the "third" was subsequently taken away from him by the league) [1]. With the Rockets, Sura was considered by many analysts to be a key to their regular season success until he suffered an injury. A triple-double is a basketball term, defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i. ...


Sura has competed in the 3-point tournament during the All-Star Weekend, as well as the Slam Dunk competition. Sura's career averages include 8.6 points per game. In 2004-2005, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists. The 2004-05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...


He is currently on the Rockets' inactive list while recovering from knee-surgery.


Sura's Florida State jersey was retired in 2007. He is the school's all time leading scorer.


External links

  • ClutchFans.net Bobby Sura Profile - Houston Rocket Fan Site
  • Current Stats
  • NBA player profile

  Results from FactBites:
 
Boston.com / News / Local / Mass. / NBA takes away Bob Sura's triple-double (349 words)
The NBA took away Bob Sura's third straight triple-double Tuesday, ruling he shouldn't get credit for one rebound because he intentionally missed a shot just before the buzzer.
Sura thought he was the first NBA player since Grant Hill in 1997 to have three straight games with double figures in scoring, rebounding and assists.
Sura picked up the first triple-double of his eight-year career on Friday, when he put up 12 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds at Chicago.
Atlanta Hawks, Grant Hill, Ricky Davis, Bob Sura, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com (1045 words)
Sura was trying to become the first NBA player in seven years with three straight triple-doubles.
Sura's motives didn't seem all that sinister -- "it was kind of a reaction thing," he said after the game -- but he joined the growing list of players and coaches who have resorted to underhanded tactics in an attempt to pad individual stats.
Sura joked that the shot slipped out of his hands, but he made it clear that the miss had a purpose -- and was on purpose.
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