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Encyclopedia > Darrell Armstrong
Darrell Armstrong
Position Point guard
League NBA
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Team New Jersey Nets
Nationality USA
Born June 22, 1968 (1968-06-22) (age 39)
Flag of North Carolina Gastonia, North Carolina
High school Ashbrook (Gastonia)
College Fayetteville State
Draft Undrafted, 1991
Pro career 1995–present
Former teams Orlando Magic (1995-2003)
New Orleans Hornets (2003-2004)
Dallas Mavericks (2004-2006)
Indiana Pacers (2006–2007)

Darrell Eugene Armstrong (born June 22, 1968 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's New Jersey Nets. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... ‹ The template below (Taginfo) is being considered for deletion. ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_North_Carolina. ... Gastonia is a city in Gaston County in North Carolina, a state in the southeastern United States of America. ... Fayetteville State University is a four-year university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... 1991 NBA Draft - 26 June 1991 - New York City, New York Darrell Armstrong (PG), Fayetteville State Categories: | | ... The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. ... The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gastonia is a city in Gaston County in North Carolina, a state in the southeastern United States of America. ... This article is about the sport. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... ‹ The template below (Taginfo) is being considered for deletion. ...

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Early life

Armstrong did not play basketball in high school until his senior year, and did not play again until his junior year of college.[1] Armstrong played college basketball at Fayetteville State University. After college he was not drafted by the NBA, but played in the Global Basketball Association and United States Basketball League as well as in Europe. He began his basketball career for a team in Larnaca, Cyprus called Pezoporikos.[citation needed] 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. ... Fayetteville State University is a four-year university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... The Global Basketball Association was a minor league with various franchises in the United States. ... The United States Basketball League OTCBB: USBL is a professional mens spring basketball league. ... District Larnaka  - Mayor Andreas Moyseos Population (2001)  - City 72,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: http://www. ... Pezoporikos Club Larnaca (Greek: ; Pezoporikos Omilos Larnacas; POL) was a Cypriot sports club based in Larnaca with football, basketball and volleyball teams. ...


NBA career

He first signed with the NBA as a free agent for the Orlando Magic in 1995. Armstrong won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1999 thus becoming the first player in NBA history to win both awards simultaneously. He subsequently became the starting point guard for the Magic. During his nine years in Orlando, the Magic never posted a losing record, making the post-season seven times. During the 2003 off-season, Armstrong signed with the New Orleans Hornets as a free agent. He was traded by the Hornets to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Dan Dickau and a second round draft pick on December 3, 2004. After appearing in the 2005-2006 NBA Finals with the Mavericks, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for guard Anthony Johnson in July 2006. The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is the award given by the National Basketball Association to the leagues most valuable player for his team coming off the bench as a substitute (sixth man). ... NBA Most Improved Player Award The annual award presented at seasons end to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player who has made the most noticeable improvement from the previous season or seasons. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Daniel (Dan) David Dickau (born September 16, 1978 in Portland, Oregon) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA with the New York Knicks. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2006 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2005-06 National Basketball Association season. ... The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Anthony Mark Johnson (born October 2, 1974 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Johnson is a 63 (1. ...


On July 7, 2003, he was arrested after an incident outside an Orlando night club. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, but the case was eventually dismissed.[2] is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government  - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area  - City 101 sq mi (261. ...


Armstrong was released by the Pacers on October 1, 2007, and signed with the Nets after clearing waivers.[3]


Player profile

Armstrong has been long respected around the NBA for his intensity and hard-nosed defense. In his prime (1998-2000) he not only averaged double digit points per game, but also over two steals a game and over six assists. His defense is even more impressive than his numbers show because of his mastery of drawing charges. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... In basketball, a personal foul is a breach of the rules that concerns illegal personal contact with an opponent. ...


Armstrong completed a reverse layup in the 1996 Slam Dunk Contest. The "dunk" was deemed the worst dunk in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history by Kenny Smith.[1] To see the football player see Kenny Smith (American football) Kenny The Jet Smith (born March 8, 1965, in Queens, New York) is a retired American professional basketball player and current TV announcer. ...


On December 19th, 2005, while he was still with the Dallas Mavericks, Armstrong was fined $1,000 for grabbing a microphone before a Mavs game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center and yelling "How 'bout those Redskins!" Only a few hours prior, the Cowboys had been routed by the Redskins 35-7. Armstrong was raised in North Carolina as a Redskins fan. [2] The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The American Airlines Center is an arena located in the Victory Park neighborhood near downtown Dallas, Texas that is used for hockey games, basketball games, football games and concerts. ...


Notes

  1. ^ http://www.nba.com/playoffs2006/mailbox_armstrong.html
  2. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1676231
  3. ^ Point guard Armstrong picks Nets, October 4, 2007

External links

Preceded by
Danny Manning
NBA Sixth Man of the Year
1999
Succeeded by
Rodney Rogers

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Indiana Pacers, Darrell Armstrong, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com (258 words)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers guard Darrell Armstrong, who was ejected during a loss to Denver on Friday, was suspended by the NBA for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Armstrong began arguing with official Eli Roe midway through the fourth quarter of Friday's game after he disagreed with a call.
Armstrong said after Friday's game that the Pacers haven't been treated fairly by officials since the brawl with Detroit Pistons fans in November 2004.
Darrell Armstrong Online (441 words)
Armstrong had signed on with Orlando, as an unknown coming from the spanish league, as a quick replacement at point guard when Anfernee Hardaway was injured.
Armstrong was almost lost through the expansion draft, but Orlando gave up a 2nd rd pick to retain him.
Darrell Armstrong was what Penny had needed to shift into the 2 spot.
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