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On December 11, 2013, after playing in six games with Santa Cruz, Armstrong signed with the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-sign-hilton-armstrong-d-leagues-santa-cruz-warriors Warriors Sign Hilton Armstrong From D-League's Santa Cruz Warriors]</ref> |
On December 11, 2013, after playing in six games with Santa Cruz, Armstrong signed with the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-sign-hilton-armstrong-d-leagues-santa-cruz-warriors Warriors Sign Hilton Armstrong From D-League's Santa Cruz Warriors]</ref> In honor of his daughter's birthday (May 7th) he wears the uniform #57 and is the first player in NBA history to do so. |
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==NBA career statistics== |
==NBA career statistics== |
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Revision as of 01:35, 14 December 2013
 Armstrong with the Washington Wizards | |
| No. 57 – Golden State Warriors | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 23, 1984 Peekskill, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Peekskill (Peekskill, New York) |
| College | Connecticut (2002–2006) |
| NBA draft | 2006: 1st round, 12th overall pick |
| Selected by the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets | |
| Playing career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2010 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2010 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2010 | Houston Rockets |
| 2010–2011 | Washington Wizards |
| 2011 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2011–2012 | ASVEL Basket (France) |
| 2012 | Panathinaikos (Greece) |
| 2013 | Santa Cruz Warriors (D-League) |
| 2013–present | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Hilton A. Armstrong, Jr. (born November 23, 1984)[1] is an American professional basketball player who currently for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. During his college basketball career, he played as a forward and center for the University of Connecticut Huskies. He formerly played for the New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. He was on the 2013 pre-season roster of the Indiana Pacers.
College career
After graduating from Peekskill High School, Armstrong started off slowly as a college athlete, averaging under 4 points in each of first 3 seasons at UConn with the Huskies. However, he greatly improved in his senior year, averaging 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks, and shooting 61% from the field. He followed after his teammate Josh Boone, and won the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in the 2005–06 season.
Professional career
NBA
He was declared eligible for the 2006 NBA Draft, and was selected by the New Orleans Hornets with the 12th overall pick. Known for his shot-blocking and athleticism, he was anticipated by analysts to be an instant contributor to the Hornets front line, but the team then traded for the Chicago Bulls center Tyson Chandler. Chandler was named the starting center, and Armstrong did not do much to improve in the following off-seasons.
On January 11, 2010, Armstrong was traded to the Sacramento Kings for a conditional 2016 second-round draft pick.[2]
On February 18, 2010, Armstrong was traded to the Houston Rockets, along with Kevin Martin, for Carl Landry and Joey Dorsey. He was waived by the Rockets on April 10, 2010.
Armstrong signed with the Washington Wizards on July 13, 2010.[3]
On February 23, 2011, Armstrong was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, along with Kirk Hinrich, in exchange for Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans and a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.[4]
On September 27, 2013, he signed with the Indiana Pacers.[5] However, he was waived on October 26.[6]
Europe
In July 2011, Armstrong signed with ASVEL Basket of the French Pro A League.[7] In the summer of 2012, he joined Panathinaikos of the Greek Basketball League.[8] He was released midseason.[9]
NBA D-League
On January 18, 2013, Armstrong was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA D-League.[10] He played very well for the Warriors, earning 2nd Team All D-League Defensive Team honors.
In November 2013, he was re-acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Return to NBA
On December 11, 2013, after playing in six games with Santa Cruz, Armstrong signed with the Golden State Warriors.[11] In honor of his daughter's birthday (May 7th) he wears the uniform #57 and is the first player in NBA history to do so.
NBA career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | New Orleans/Oklahoma City | 56 | 5 | 11.3 | .544 | .000 | .597 | 2.7 | .2 | .2 | .5 | 3.1 |
| 2007–08 | New Orleans | 65 | 3 | 11.3 | .453 | .000 | .629 | 2.5 | .4 | .2 | .5 | 2.7 |
| 2008–09 | New Orleans | 70 | 29 | 15.6 | .561 | .000 | .633 | 2.8 | .4 | .4 | .6 | 4.8 |
| 2009–10 | New Orleans | 18 | 0 | 13.3 | .380 | .000 | .464 | 3.4 | .9 | .4 | .4 | 2.8 |
| 2009–10 | Sacramento | 6 | 0 | 9.3 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.3 | .3 | .3 | .7 | 1.7 |
| 2009–10 | Houston | 9 | 0 | 4.4 | .294 | .000 | .000 | .7 | .3 | .6 | .0 | 1.1 |
| 2010–11 | Washington | 41 | 2 | 10.0 | .484 | .333 | .609 | 2.8 | .2 | .4 | .4 | 1.9 |
| 2010–11 | Atlanta | 12 | 0 | 6.3 | .500 | 1.000 | .200 | 1.4 | .3 | .3 | .4 | 1.3 |
| Career | 277 | 39 | 11.8 | .501 | .286 | .590 | 2.6 | .4 | .3 | .5 | 3.1 |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | New Orleans | 8 | 0 | 9.0 | .615 | .000 | .500 | 2.5 | .0 | .0 | .8 | 2.6 |
| 2009 | New Orleans | 4 | 1 | 13.3 | .462 | .000 | .300 | 2.0 | .3 | 1.0 | .3 | 3.8 |
| 2011 | Atlanta | 8 | 0 | 4.4 | .200 | .000 | .500 | 1.9 | .1 | .4 | .0 | .6 |
| Career | 20 | 1 | 8.0 | .484 | .000 | .423 | 1.9 | .1 | .4 | .4 | 2.1 |
Notes
- ^ Hilton Armstrong – Yahoo!.com
- ^ "KINGS ACQUIRE HILTON ARMSTRONG". NBA.com. 2010-01-11. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
- ^ "Wizards Sign Hilton Armstrong". NBA.com. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-10-27.
- ^ "Hawks Acquire Hinrich and Armstrong". NBA.com. 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ Pacers sign Hilton Armstrong
- ^ Indiana Pacers release Hilton Armstrong
- ^ Asvel inks big man Armstrong.
- ^ PAO lands former NBAer Hilton Armstrong.
- ^ bwin Fantasy Challenge: Regular Season, Week 10 injury update
- ^ Santa Cruz Warriors Acquire Center Hilton Armstrong
- ^ Warriors Sign Hilton Armstrong From D-League's Santa Cruz Warriors
External links
- 1984 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- ASVEL Basket players
- Atlanta Hawks players
- Basketball players at the 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Final Four
- Basketball players from New York
- Centers (basketball)
- Connecticut Huskies men's basketball players
- Houston Rockets players
- New Orleans Hornets draft picks
- New Orleans Hornets players
- Panathinaikos B.C. players
- People from Peekskill, New York
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Sacramento Kings players
- Santa Cruz Warriors players
- Washington Wizards players