Mark Blount is a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association.
Early Life
Mark Blount was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, on November 30, 1975. He attended high school at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1997, Blount was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 54th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Mark Blount
Pro Career
Blount has played for several franchises throughout his career, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. His best season was during the 2003 - 2004 campaign, when Blount started 73 games for the Celtics and averaged 10.3 points per game. As of 2008, Blount has career averages of 8.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 23.5 minutes per game.NBA.com: Mark Blount
Mark Blount Timeline
- November 30, 1975: Born
- 1997: Drafted by Seattle SuperSonics
- 1999: Signed by Los Angeles Clippers
- 2000: Signed by Boston Celtics
- 2002: Signed by Denver Nuggets
- 2003: Traded to Boston Celtics
- 2006: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2007: Traded to Miami Heat
Mark Blount Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Heat
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 7'
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2000
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Mark Blount Timeline
November 30,1975: Born
1997: Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics waived in October
1999: Signed with the Los Angeles Clippers then waived two days later
2000-2002: Signed and played for the Boston Celtics
2002-2003: Signed as a free agent with the Denver Nuggets
2003-2006: Traded to and played for the Boston Celtics
2006: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
2007: Traded to Miami Heat