Corie Blount is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on January 4, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, and attended the University of Cincinnati, where he played college basketball.
Blount was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 1993 NBA draft. He played for the Bulls for three seasons, from 1993 to 1996, and was a member of the team that won the NBA championship in 1996. Blount was known for his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities, and he was a valuable role player for the Bulls during his time with the team.
After leaving the Bulls, Blount played for several other NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Golden State Warriors. He was primarily used as a backup power forward or center, and he continued to be a solid rebounder and defender throughout his career.
Blount's best statistical season came in 1997-98, when he played for the Lakers. He averaged 8.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game, and he started 64 games for the team. However, Blount was never a star player in the NBA, and he was often overshadowed by more high-profile teammates.
Blount's NBA career came to an end in 2004, when he was released by the Warriors. He finished his career with averages of 4.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game, and he played in a total of 605 NBA games.
After retiring from basketball, Blount faced legal troubles. In 2014, he was sentenced to one year in prison for drug trafficking. According to court documents, Blount was caught with 29 pounds of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop in Ohio.
Despite his legal troubles, Blount remains a respected figure in the basketball community. He has been involved in coaching and mentoring young players, and he has spoken publicly about the importance of education and staying out of trouble. Blount's basketball career may not have been as illustrious as some of his peers, but he remains a reminder that hard work and dedication can lead to success, both on and off the court.
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