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- Full Name: Larry Darnell Hughes
- Born: January 23, 1979
- Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 184 lbs
- Position: Guard
- High School: Christian Brothers High School
- College: Saint Louis University
- Draft Year: 1998
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Larry Hughes is a professional shooting guard for the New York Knicks. Hughes started his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1998. Since then, he's played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Before the 2009 trade deadline the Chicago Bulls agreed to send Hughes to the Knicks for Jerome James, Tim Thomas and Anthony Roberson.ESPN: Knicks trade for Bulls' Hughes (February 19, 2009)
Early Life
Larry Darnell Hughes was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Hughes attended high school at Christian Brothers High School in Missouri. He continued his education at Saint Louis University. In 1998, Hughes was selected with the eighth pick in the NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.Basketball-Reference.com: Larry HughesPro Career
In his first season with the Sixers, Hughes averaged 9.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 50 games. In 1999, Hughes was traded to the Golden State Warriors. The following season with the team, Hughes averaged 16.5 points in 50 games. He was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2002. Hughes recorded his best season in the 2004-2005 campaign, when he averaged 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Before the 2005-2006 season, Hughes signed as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He spent several seasons with the Cavs, helping the team reach the NBA Finals in 2007. In 2008, Hughes was traded to the Chicago Bulls. NBA.com: Larry Hughes-
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Larry Hughes Questions
Knicks Trades: Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox to Knicks--good deal? 5 AnswersThe quick answer: the Knicks added two players who might help them, sent away players that weren't helping, and didn't do any damage to their salary cap situati... read more
Chris Brown on Larry King... 3 AnswersNice bow tie, Chris. Yeah, that man is lying. Notice the way he hesitates, and the trips all over himself to explain that. Think about it, if you were involved ... read more
Was Carrie Prejean unreasonable in the way she acted last night on Larry King Live? 1 AnswerCarrie Prejean was unreasonable on Larry King. If she did her research, she would have known that Larry King wasn't going to ask her what her favorite color is.... read more
Should Larry Johnson be suspended for using an anti-gay slur on Twitter? 2 AnswersIn my opinion, I think what Larry Johnson said in the locker room to reporters qualifies as offensive, I personally would hold it against him, but i find it equ... read more -
Larry Hughes Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Bulls
- ESPN.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 1998


