Dorell Wright is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on December 2, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, and attended Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California. Wright was a highly touted high school basketball player and was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2004 NBA draft.
Wright spent his first six seasons in the NBA with the Miami Heat, where he played a key role as a versatile swingman off the bench. He was known for his athleticism, three-point shooting, and defensive prowess. In his third season with the Heat, Wright emerged as a key contributor, averaging 7.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He also set a franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season with 194.
After six seasons with the Heat, Wright signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2010. He had a breakout season with the Warriors in 2010-11, starting all 82 games and averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He also set a franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season with 194, tying his own record from his time with the Heat.
Wright spent two seasons with the Warriors before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2012. He played one season with the 76ers before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013. He played one season with the Trail Blazers before signing with the Miami Heat in 2014, returning to the team where he began his NBA career.
Wright played one season with the Heat before signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015. He played in 48 games for the Clippers before being waived in February 2016. He then signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played in 12 games before being waived in April 2016.
Wright's NBA career spanned over a decade, during which he played for six different teams. He was known for his versatility, athleticism, and three-point shooting, and was a key contributor off the bench for many of the teams he played for. He finished his NBA career with averages of 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
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