Matt Geiger

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Matthew (Matt) Allen Geiger (September 10, 1969 in Salem, Massachussets) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association.

Geiger played for Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida and was selected by the Miami Heat in the second round (42nd pick overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons from 1992-2002 with 3 teams: Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Geiger signed a $52 million dollar contract in 2001 but knee injuries forced Geiger to retire in 2002. For his career, he averaged 9.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. He currently resides in Tarpon Springs, Florida where he is a real estate investor.^{[citation needed]}