Travis Outlaw is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on September 18, 1984, in Starkville, Mississippi, and attended Starkville High School. Outlaw was a standout basketball player in high school and was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003.
After graduating from high school, Outlaw decided to skip college and enter the NBA draft. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft. Outlaw spent his first few seasons in the NBA as a bench player, but he gradually earned more playing time as he improved his skills.
Outlaw's best season in the NBA came in 2007-08 when he averaged 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Trail Blazers. He also had a career-high 36 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers that season. Outlaw was known for his athleticism and his ability to score from anywhere on the court.
In 2010, Outlaw signed a five-year, $35 million contract with the New Jersey Nets. However, he struggled to live up to expectations in New Jersey and was eventually traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2011. Outlaw played for the Kings for two seasons before being waived in 2013.
After being waived by the Kings, Outlaw played briefly for the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers before being waived again in 2014. He then played for a few months in China before returning to the United States and signing with the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA G League. Outlaw played for the Drive for one season before retiring from professional basketball in 2016.
Overall, Travis Outlaw had a solid career in the NBA, playing for several teams over the course of a decade. He was known for his athleticism and his ability to score, and he had some memorable performances during his time in the league. While he may not have become a superstar, Outlaw was a valuable contributor to several teams and left his mark on the NBA.
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