Josh Childress is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and various international leagues. He was born on June 20, 1983, in Harbor City, California, and attended Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California. Childress played college basketball at Stanford University, where he was a standout player and earned All-American honors.
Childress was selected sixth overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks for four seasons, from 2004 to 2008, and was known for his athleticism and versatility on the court. He was a key player for the Hawks, averaging 14.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game during his time with the team.
In 2008, Childress signed a three-year, $20 million contract with the Greek team Olympiacos. He became the highest-paid American basketball player in Europe at the time. Childress played for Olympiacos for two seasons, helping the team win the Greek Cup and the EuroLeague championship in 2012.
After his stint in Greece, Childress returned to the NBA and signed with the Phoenix Suns in 2010. He played for the Suns for two seasons, from 2010 to 2012, and was a solid contributor off the bench. He averaged 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game during his time with the team.
In 2012, Childress signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but he was waived before the start of the season. He then signed with the New Orleans Hornets (now the Pelicans) in December 2012, but he only played in nine games for the team before being waived in January 2013.
After his brief stint with the Hornets, Childress returned to international basketball and signed with the Australian team Sydney Kings in 2013. He played for the Kings for one season, averaging 21.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
Childress then played for the San-en NeoPhoenix in Japan for two seasons, from 2014 to 2016. He was a dominant player in the Japanese league, averaging 18.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game during his time with the team.
In 2016, Childress returned to the United States and signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played for the Legends for one season before retiring from professional basketball in 2017.
Overall, Josh Childress had a successful basketball career, playing in the NBA and various international leagues. He was known for his athleticism, versatility, and scoring ability on the court. While he never became a superstar in the NBA, he was a solid contributor for the teams he played for and was a dominant player in international leagues.
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