Bryant Stith is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was born on December 10, 1970, in Emporia, Virginia, and attended the University of Virginia, where he played college basketball for four years.
Stith was a standout player in college, earning All-American honors in his senior year. He was also named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992. Stith finished his college career as Virginia's all-time leading scorer with 2,516 points.
In 1992, Stith was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA draft. He played for the Nuggets for four seasons, from 1992 to 1996, and was a consistent scorer and rebounder for the team. Stith's best season with the Nuggets was in 1994-95, when he averaged 14.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
In 1996, Stith was traded to the Boston Celtics, where he played for two seasons. He was a key player for the Celtics, averaging 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his first season with the team. Stith's time with the Celtics was cut short by injuries, and he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1998.
Stith played for the Cavaliers for two seasons, from 1998 to 2000, and was a solid contributor off the bench. He then played one season for the Los Angeles Clippers before retiring from the NBA in 2001.
Throughout his NBA career, Stith was known for his scoring ability and his tenacious defense. He was also a strong rebounder and a good passer. Stith finished his NBA career with averages of 10.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
After retiring from the NBA, Stith became a coach. He was an assistant coach at Old Dominion University from 2003 to 2005, and then became the head coach at his alma mater, Brunswick High School, in 2006. Stith led Brunswick to a state championship in 2010 and was named the Virginia High School League Coach of the Year.
In 2011, Stith became an assistant coach at the University of Virginia, where he had played college basketball. He was part of the coaching staff that led Virginia to the NCAA championship in 2019.
Overall, Bryant Stith had a successful basketball career, both as a player and a coach. He was a consistent scorer and a strong defender in the NBA, and he has continued to have success as a coach at the high school and college levels.
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