Josh Childress

Josh Childress is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for Olympiacos in the Greece.

Josh Childress was selected out of Stanford by the Atlanta Hawks with the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. He ranked highly among rookies in his first year, coming in third in his class in double-doubles. Childress played for the Hawks from 2004 to 2008.NBA.com: Josh Childress Bio

After the 2008-2008 season, Childress signed a deal with Olympiacos of the Euroleague. The deal pays Childress $30 million over three years. The Hawks still own the rights to Childress through 2010 if he decides to return to the NBA.Euroleague Basketball: Josh Childress

• Mahalo's Guide to the Atlanta Hawks
• NBA.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-8
  • Weight: 210
  • Rookie Year: 2004

• June 20, 1983: Born

• 2004: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks 6th overall in the 1st round of the NBA Draft

• 2005: Signs as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks

• 2006: Signs with the Atlanta Hawks to a 10-day contract

• 2006: Suspended 2 games for hitting Andres Nocioni of the Chicago Bulls in the head

• 2006: Atlanta Hawks extended his contract through the 2007-2008 season