Stacey Augmon is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on August 1, 1968, in Pasadena, California, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Augmon attended UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) and played for the Runnin' Rebels from 1987 to 1991. During his college career, Augmon was known for his defensive skills and was nicknamed "Plastic Man" for his ability to stretch and contort his body to block shots and steal the ball.
After graduating from UNLV, Augmon was selected as the ninth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks for five seasons and was a key player on the team, known for his defensive prowess and his ability to score points. In 1994, Augmon was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, and in 1995, he helped lead the Hawks to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
In 1996, Augmon was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he played for one season before being traded again to the Portland Trail Blazers. Augmon played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons and was a valuable player off the bench, known for his defensive skills and his ability to score points in clutch situations.
In 1999, Augmon signed with the Charlotte Hornets, where he played for four seasons. During his time with the Hornets, Augmon continued to be a valuable player off the bench, known for his defensive skills and his ability to score points. In 2002, Augmon helped lead the Hornets to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After leaving the Hornets in 2003, Augmon played for several other teams, including the New Orleans Hornets, the Orlando Magic, and the Denver Nuggets. He retired from the NBA in 2006, after playing for 15 seasons.
Throughout his career, Augmon was known for his defensive skills and his ability to score points. He was a versatile player who could play multiple positions and was often used as a sixth man off the bench. Augmon was also known for his work ethic and his dedication to the game of basketball.
After retiring from the NBA, Augmon became a coach and worked as an assistant coach for several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, and the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2015, Augmon was hired as an assistant coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
In addition to his basketball career, Augmon is also known for his philanthropic work. He has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Augmon has also been a mentor to young basketball players and has worked to promote the sport of basketball in his community.
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