Doug Overton is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and overseas. Overton was born on August 3, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended La Salle University, where he played college basketball.
Overton began his professional career in 1991 when he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the NBA draft. However, he did not play for the Pistons and instead played for various teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and overseas in Turkey and France.
In 1992, Overton signed with the Washington Bullets and played for them for two seasons. He then played for the Denver Nuggets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Orlando Magic, the New Jersey Nets, the Boston Celtics, and the Charlotte Hornets over the course of his NBA career.
Overton was known for his versatility as a player, as he could play both point guard and shooting guard positions. He was also known for his defensive skills and was often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best player.
Overton's best season in the NBA came in 1998-1999 when he played for the Nets. He started in 47 games and averaged 9.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. He also had a career-high 7 steals in a game against the Miami Heat.
After his NBA career, Overton continued to play basketball overseas, playing in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Israel. He also played in the CBA and the United States Basketball League (USBL).
Overton's basketball career did not end when he stopped playing professionally. He became a coach and has coached at various levels, including high school, college, and professional. He was an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to 2019 and is currently an assistant coach for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team.
Overall, Doug Overton had a successful basketball career, playing in the NBA and overseas and continuing to contribute to the sport as a coach. He was known for his versatility and defensive skills as a player and has used his knowledge and experience to help develop young players as a coach.
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