Al Harrington is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 16 seasons. He was born on February 17, 1980, in Orange, New Jersey, and attended St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Harrington was a highly touted high school basketball player and was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft.
Harrington began his NBA career with the Pacers in 1998 and played for them for six seasons. During his time with the Pacers, he established himself as a versatile forward who could score from inside and outside the paint. He was also known for his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. In 2004, Harrington was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he played for four seasons. He continued to be a productive player for the Hawks, averaging over 16 points per game in his first season with the team.
In 2008, Harrington was traded to the Golden State Warriors, where he played for four seasons. He had some of the best seasons of his career with the Warriors, averaging over 20 points per game in his first season with the team. Harrington was known for his ability to score from beyond the arc, and he set a career-high in three-pointers made in the 2008-09 season. He was also a fan favorite in Golden State, where he was known for his outgoing personality and his charitable work in the community.
After his time with the Warriors, Harrington played for several other NBA teams, including the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets, and the Washington Wizards. He continued to be a productive player, averaging over 14 points per game in his final season with the Wizards in 2013-14. However, injuries began to take a toll on Harrington, and he announced his retirement from the NBA in 2015.
Throughout his NBA career, Harrington was known for his versatility and his ability to score from anywhere on the court. He was also a respected veteran player who was known for his leadership and his work ethic. Harrington finished his NBA career with over 16,000 points and over 6,000 rebounds. He was also a two-time NBA All-Star and a member of the USA Men's Basketball team that won the bronze medal at the 2001 Goodwill Games.
Since retiring from the NBA, Harrington has been involved in various business ventures, including the cannabis industry. He has also been active in philanthropy, particularly in his hometown of Orange, New Jersey, where he has worked to improve the lives of young people through his Harrington Family Foundation. Harrington's basketball career was marked by his versatility, his scoring ability, and his leadership, and he remains a respected figure in the NBA community.
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