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D.J. Strawberry
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Guard

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2008-09 Statistics

PPG: 0.0
RPG: 0.00
APG: 0.0
EFF: ?

Born: Jun 15, 1985

Height: 6-5 / 1,96

Weight: 201 lbs. / 91,2 kg.

College: Maryland

Years Pro: 1

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Background

2007-08
In his rookie NBA season, averaged 2.2 ppg, .9 apg, .8 rpg, 32% FG, 8.2 mpg in 33 games -- the most games played for a Suns rookie since 2003-04 (Zarko Cabarkapa – 49)... Racked up a season-high seven boards and seven assists vs. Portland on April 16... Scored a season-high nine points vs. New Orleans on February 6... Averaged 31.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in five games with the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the D-League… On January 7, was named the D-League.com Performer of the Week.

Selected by the Suns in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft, the guard tested as the best athlete at the Orlando Pre-Draft camp.

Blossomed in his senior season at Maryland, posting career bests in scoring (14.9), rebounding (4.4) and steals (2.03) in 34 games played, and earned All-ACC Second Team and ACC Defensive Team honors.

Was the 45th Terp in history to reach 1,000 career points.

Surpassed the 200-steal mark against Davidson during the NCAA Tournament.

	Personal

Personal


	Full name is Darryl Eugene Strawberry, Jr. Son of Lisa Watkins and former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry. Nephew of former college basketball star and University of Arizona assistant coach Miles Simon. Has two brothers and four sisters. Served as a bat boy for the New York Yankees, while his father was on the roster. Matched up against the Cavaliers’ LeBron James in high school, limiting the future All-Star to 33-percent shooting (0-8 from the outside) and forcing seven turnovers on the night. Was a communications major at Maryland. Traveled to China to play in Steve Nash and Yao Ming’s charity basketball game in September 2007, just two months after participating in the two-time NBA MVP’s annual fundraiser in Vancouver.