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Gary Clark Jr. (born November 16, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the 2017–18 season.

Gary Clark
Clark in 2021
No. 11 Capitanes de Ciudad de México
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1994-11-16) November 16, 1994 (age 28)
Smithfield, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolClayton (Clayton, North Carolina)
CollegeCincinnati (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2020Houston Rockets
2019→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2020–2021Orlando Magic
2021Denver Nuggets
2021Philadelphia 76ers
2021Capitanes de Ciudad de México
2021–2022New Orleans Pelicans
2022→Birmingham Squadron
2022–presentCapitanes de Ciudad de México
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA G League champion (2019)
  • AAC Player of the Year (2018)
  • First-team All-AAC (2018)
  • Second-team All-AAC (2016)
  • 2× AAC Defensive Player of the Year (2016, 2018)
  • AAC tournament MVP (2018)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA AmeriCup
2022 Brazil

High school career


Clark, a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) power forward, played basketball at Clayton High School in Clayton, North Carolina, where he left as the school's all-time leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker. He is also the only North Carolina high school player to record a quadruple-double.[1] Clark was ranked as the No. 100 overall prospect by ESPN, No. 87 by Rivals and No. 90 by 247sports. He committed to Cincinnati on September 18, 2013 after receiving a scholarship offer from NC State.[2]


College career


Clark made an immediate impact for Cincinnati, entering the starting lineup from day one and becoming the first freshman to start a season opener for the program since Lance Stephenson. At the close of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) season, he was named to the league's all-rookie team.[3] Clark posted 7.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 1.3 blocks per game as a freshman.[2]

In his sophomore season, Clark developed into one of the top defensive players in the AAC. After averaging 10.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, he was named second-team All-AAC and the conference Defensive Player of the Year.[4] Prior to his junior year, Clark was named to the preseason All-AAC first team.[5] He averaged 10.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game as a junior.[6]

At the close of his senior season, Clark was named AAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 12.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. Clark led Cincinnati to an AAC regular season title.[7] He was the AAC tournament Most Outstanding Player after averaging 16.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the conference tournament. Clark hit a game-winning free throw with four seconds in regulation to secure a 56–55 victory for the Bearcats in the title game.[2]


Professional career



Houston Rockets (2018–2020)


After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Clark signed with the Houston Rockets.[8] Clark made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, in a 112–131 blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.[9] Clark was originally signed to a two-way contract, but on December 6, 2018 it was converted to a standard deal.[10] On January 7, 2020, the Rockets announced that they had waived Clark.[11]


Orlando Magic (2020–2021)


On January 14, 2020, the Orlando Magic announced that they had signed Clark to a 10-day contract.[12] The Magic signed him to a second 10-day contract on January 29,[13] and signed for rest of season on February 8.[14] On November 23, 2020, the Magic announced that they had re-signed Clark.[15]


Denver Nuggets (2021)


On March 25, 2021, Clark and Aaron Gordon were traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Gary Harris, R. J. Hampton and a future first round pick.[16] On April 9, he was waived after making two appearances.[17]


Philadelphia 76ers (2021)


On May 11, 2021, Clark signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.[18]


Capitanes de Ciudad de México (2021)


On November 5, 2021, Clark signed with the Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the NBA G League.[19] In eight games, he averaged 14.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 31.3 minutes per contest.[20]


New Orleans Pelicans (2021–2022)


On December 3, 2021, Clark signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming the first Capitanes' player ever to receive an NBA call-up.[20] On January 7, 2022, he was waived by the Pelicans.[21] Two days later, he re-signed with the Pelicans on a two-way contract.[22]


Return to Capitanes de Ciudad de México (2022–present)


On November 4, 2022, Clark was named to the opening night roster for the Capitanes de Ciudad de México.[23]


Career statistics


Legend
  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

NBA



Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Houston 51212.6.331.2971.0002.3.4.4.52.9
2019–20 Houston 18011.8.390.353.8572.2.7.1.43.9
2019–20 Orlando 24514.8.419.3501.0002.9.2.2.63.6
2020–21 Orlando 351118.2.305.287.8003.2.9.3.23.4
2020–21 Denver 202.0.5.0.0.00.0
2020–21 Philadelphia 206.5.000.0001.0.5.5.00.0
2021–22 New Orleans 3819.9.375.400.7002.4.5.3.22.7
Career 1701913.2.351.326.8382.5.5.3.43.1

College


Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Cincinnati 343427.8.524.000.6257.21.71.01.37.8
2015–16 Cincinnati 333230.4.519.520.6878.82.11.21.510.4
2016–17 Cincinnati 363528.6.529.286.6977.92.11.01.210.8
2017–18 Cincinnati 363628.5.526.435.7418.72.11.41.212.9
Career 13913728.8.525.383.6988.12.01.21.310.5

References


  1. Potter, Mike (November 3, 2014). "Freshman and Clayton native Gary Clark is already turning heads at Cincinnati". The News & Observer. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. Szelest, Jason (March 21, 2018). "Gary Clark: The problem that will never be forgotten". The News Record. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  3. Abner, Josh (March 24, 2015). "Clayton native Gary Clark's way is the Cincinnati Bearcat way". The News & Observer. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  4. Rauch, Jeremy (March 6, 2016). "UC's Gary Clark named AAC Defensive Player of the Year". Raycom Media. Retrieved March 9, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  5. Groeschen, Tom (October 24, 2016). "UC's Caupain named AAC preseason Co-Player of Year". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  6. Nguyen, Thuc (November 7, 2017). "UCLA basketball: 5 games to watch". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  7. Groeschen, Tom (March 7, 2018). "UC Bearcats' Gary Clark named AAC basketball Player of the Year". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  8. Hartman, Marcus (July 6, 2018). "Houston Rockets sign former Middie Vincent Edwards". Journal-News. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  9. "Davis, Mirotic lead Pelicans past Rockets 131–112". ESPN.com. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  10. "Rockets Announce Roster Updates". NBA.com. December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  11. "Rockets Waive Gary Clark". NBA.com. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  12. "Magic Sign Gary Clark to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  13. "Magic Sign Gary Clark to Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 29, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  14. "Magic Sign Gary Clark for Remainder of Season". NBA.com. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  15. "Orlando Magic Re-Sign Gary Clark". NBA.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  16. "Denver Nuggets acquire Aaron Gordon and Gary Clark from Orlando Magic". NBA.com. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  17. "Denver Nuggets sign guard Shaquille Harrison to two-way contract". NBA.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  18. "76ers Sign Gary Clark to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  19. "Mexico City Capitanes announce opening night roster for 2021–22 season". NBA.com. November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  20. "Pelicans sign Gary Clark". NBA.com. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  21. "Pelicans waive Gary Clark". NBA. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  22. "Pelicans sign Gary Clark to two-way contract". New Orleans Pelicans. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  23. "Capitanes de Ciudad de México roster 2022-23". November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.



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Gary Clark Jr. (Smithfield, Carolina del Norte, 16 de noviembre de 1994) es un baloncestista estadounidense que pertenece a la plantilla de los New Orleans Pelicans de la NBA. Con 1,98 metros de estatura, juega en la posición de ala-pívot.



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