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Mario West
American basketball player
Mario Marceé West (born June 19, ) is an American former professional basketball player who is currently the Director of Off the Court for the NBPA.
Mario west college stats He also had 27 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal. Blocks per game. He also had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. He shares the lessons he learned in dealing with the challenges of life.He previously played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks[1] and New Jersey Nets.
High school and college career
West was a Douglas County player of the year as a senior at Douglas County High School. He also earned honorable mention all-state honors after averaging 22 points and 10 rebounds per game.
West was team captain as a junior and senior.
West played college basketball for Georgia Tech. He joined the Tech squad as a walk-on in the fall of , redshirted in –03, and earned a scholarship for the –04 season. He played in games, averaging points over his career, and over his last two seasons. West departed Georgia Tech 16th on the school's all-time list for steals despite averaging only minutes per game in four years.[1] He was voted team captain during the –07 season.
Mario west height He joined the Tech squad as a walk-on in the fall of , redshirted in —03, and earned a scholarship for the —04 season. West co-authored a book "Defend the Dream" with his childhood friend Shakyna Bolden. Mario West stats. Mario West Makes Hawks Roster.West won the NCAA State Farm Slam Dunk Contest held during the tournament's Final Four week.[2]
West received a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Georgia Tech on May 6, , and continued his studies during his final college basketball season with courses in Economics.
Professional career
West went undrafted in the NBA draft but was quickly signed by the Atlanta Hawks, a team he spent his first two seasons with.
West spent the first half of the –10 season playing in the NBA Development League for the Maine Red Claws, before re-joining the Hawks in January He remained with the Hawks for the rest of the season, and in games for the team over three seasons, he averaged points in minutes per game.
West was known as a hard worker and an intense defender.
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Mike Woodson was quoted as saying "I've been around this league a long time and I don't think I've ever seen a guy play as hard as Mario plays.
Mario west dunk contest Mario has been involved in athletics since he was a child, as he explained. Juventud Sionista. Sign in. He remained with the Hawks for the rest of the season, and in games for the team over three seasons, he averaged 0.He pushes guys in practice to play hard and if you don't play hard he embarrasses you in terms of just knocking the hell out of you." Teammate Acie Law said "You can ask anybody in this locker room, Mario's the hardest worker on the team. You have to be at practice to see him. His motor never stops."[3]
West re-joined the Maine Red Claws for the –11 season, later signing with the New Jersey Nets in March [4][5] He appeared in six games for the Nets to complete the –11 season, averaging points, rebounds, assists and steals in minutes per game.[6]
In June , West joined Cocolos de San Pedro de Macorís of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.[7] His stint lasted until early August.[8]
On August 2, , West signed with Tezenis Verona of Italy for the –12 season.[9]
In June , West moved to the Philippines where he joined the Meralco Bolts.[10] In September , he joined Cañeros del Este and helped them win the league championship while garnering Finals MVP honors in early October.[11] Later that month, he joined La Villa for a short stint.
In January , West signed with Fuerza Regia of Mexico for the rest of the –13 season. In June , he re-joined the Meralco Bolts. He then returned to Fuerza Regia for the –14 season.
Mario west pba West went undrafted in the NBA draft but was quickly signed by the Atlanta Hawks , a team he spent his first two seasons with. That day he dished 10 assists in Maine's home win against Indiana Mad Ant, March 27, He played in games, averaging 3.In March , he moved to France and signed with SO Maritime Boulogne.[12] In May , he returned the Meralco Bolts for a third stint.[13]
In October , West signed with La Unión of Argentina for the –15 season. He sustained an injury in February and was ruled out for the rest of the season. He remained in Argentina for the –16 season, signing with Juventud Sionista.[14]
In May , West returned to Georgia Tech in Atlanta when he was hired as the director of player personnel as part of head coach Josh Pastner's staff.[15][16]
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
Playoffs
Personal life
West is the son of Gerald and Angie West.
He has volunteered to work with patients at Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta since his college days in This includes activities such as hosting pizza parties for the children.
West co-authored a book "Defend the Dream" with his childhood friend Shakyna Bolden. He shares the lessons he learned in dealing with the challenges of life.[17]