Rafer Alston

Professional basketball guard Rafer Alston plays for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association.

Alfer and Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers were each suspended one game on May 7, 2009, for unrelated flagrant fouls during the May 5, 2009, playoff game between the Magic and the Lakers.CBSSports.com: Magic's Alston, Lakers' Fisher Suspended One Game Each

Alston was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft. He ranked 39th overall. During the 2007-2008 season, Alston started in all of the 74 games he participated in. He averaged 13.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 34.1 minutes per game. He shot 39.4% from the field, 35.1% from the three point area and 71.5% from the free throw line.NBA: Rafer Alston

Alston was issued a two-game suspension without pay stemming from a November 2008 on-court brawl between the Rockets and the Phoenix Suns.

Alston was arrested and then released without bail in August of 2007. He was charged with stabbing a 41-year-old man. The man claims that Alston slashed him across the neck during an argument at a Manhattan club. Alston's attorney claims that witnesses say the alleged victim left the scene seemingly unharmed and did not bother to contact police in the area.ESPN: Alston charged with assault in New York stabbing(August 28, 2007)

Alston was traded to the Magic from the Houston Rockets as part of a three-team trade on February 19, 2009. He is expected to see more playing time with the Magic, filling in for the injured Jameer Nelson.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Orlando Magic
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 175
  • Rookie Year: 2003

• ESPN.com: Alston charged with assault in New York stabbing (August 28, 2007)

• InsideHoops.com: Rafer Alston Interview (August 20, 2004)

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