Greg Monroe is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on June 4, 1990, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Helen Cox High School in Harvey, Louisiana. Monroe was a highly touted high school basketball player and was ranked as one of the top prospects in the country.
After graduating from high school, Monroe attended Georgetown University, where he played college basketball for two seasons. During his time at Georgetown, Monroe was a standout player and was named to the All-Big East First Team in both of his seasons. He also helped lead the Hoyas to the NCAA Tournament in both years.
In 2010, Monroe declared for the NBA draft and was selected seventh overall by the Detroit Pistons. He quickly became a key player for the Pistons and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first season. Over the next few years, Monroe continued to improve and became one of the top young players in the league.
In 2015, Monroe signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. He played two seasons with the Bucks before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2017. Monroe played for several other teams over the next few years, including the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Throughout his career, Monroe was known for his strong post play and ability to score in the paint. He was also a solid rebounder and passer, and was often praised for his high basketball IQ. Despite his success, Monroe never won a championship during his career.
In 2022, Monroe announced his retirement from professional basketball. He finished his career with averages of 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Monroe was a respected player throughout the league and was known for his professionalism and work ethic both on and off the court.
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