Rodney McCray was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA for nine seasons. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Mount Vernon, New York, and attended the University of Louisville, where he played college basketball.
McCray was known for his versatility on the court, as he could play both small forward and power forward positions. He was also known for his defensive skills, as he was a strong rebounder and shot blocker.
McCray was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 1983 NBA draft. He played for the Rockets for four seasons, from 1983 to 1987. During his time with the Rockets, he was a key player on the team that made it to the NBA Finals in 1986. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1987.
In 1987, McCray was traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Dallas Mavericks for two seasons, from 1989 to 1991. He finished his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, playing for one season in 1992-1993.
Throughout his NBA career, McCray was known for his consistency and durability. He played in 711 games, starting in 578 of them. He averaged 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
After retiring from the NBA, McCray went on to play professional basketball overseas. He played in Italy, Spain, and Greece, before retiring from basketball in 1998.
McCray's basketball career was marked by his versatility, defensive skills, and consistency. He was a key player on several NBA teams, and his contributions helped his teams achieve success on the court.
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