Keon Clark
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| Position | Center-Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | April 16, 1975 (age 31) Danville, Illinois |
| College | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| Draft | 13rd overall, 1998 Orlando Magic |
| Pro career | 1998–2004 |
| Former teams | Denver Nuggets 1998–2001 Toronto Raptors 2001–02 Sacramento Kings 2002–03 Utah Jazz 2004 |
Arian Keon Clark (born April 16, 1975 in Danville, Illinois) is a former National Basketball Association player.
After a collegiate career at UNLV, Clark was selected 13th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1998 NBA Draft but was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He began his professional career with Denver and would go on to play for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz. With the Jazz, he only played two games before being traded to the Phoenix Suns for whom he never played a game. His off-court issues ultimately led to his release from the Suns and exile from the league. During his stay in the league, Clark was known for his excellent jumping ability, (he was said to have had a 40 inch vertical jump) and his unusually skinny legs.[citation needed] In 2002, Keon was cited for marijuana possession for having about a gram of marijuana in his car. Clark was cited in 2000 for a similar offense."Former Raptor Keon Clark cited for marijuana possession", CBC.ca, 2002-07-31. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
In 2002, Clark posted averages of 11.3 points and 1.51 blocks per game, while also finishing ninth in the NBA in total personal fouls.
In 2003, Clark was ordered to pay $8,500 per month in child support to his long-time girlfriend, Jamie Hall. Hall v. Clark (In re Keon C.), 344 Ill. App. 3d 1137
Currently, Clark is residing in his hometown of Danville, and his off-court issues remain a factor in day-to-day life. Friends and neighbors of Clark claim that he is using cocaine, and marijuana regularly.[citation needed] A return to the NBA does not look very likely and he is thought of as a lost talent. He holds career averages of 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.62 blocks per game.
Clark was scheduled for jury trial on August 14, 2006 in Vermilion County, Illinois on; 1 Count of Possession of Cannabis, C misdemeanor; 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class 4 Felony; and 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm without a valid FOID, class 3 felony.[1]
In addition to these legal woes, Clark was recently in trouble for driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and DUI.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ Vermilion County, IL Case Dispositions: Keon Clark
- ^ "Clark faces felony charges for car damage", Commerical-News, 2007-03-08. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
- ^ JOE HAWK: Walk the plank: Raiders, Buccaneers a disgrace to pirates everywhere. Las Vegas Review-Journal (2006-09-16). Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
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