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Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 08, 1978
DiedMarch 12, 1989 (age 10)
BirthplaceWichita, Kansas, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Maurice Evans's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForNBA basketball career, notably with the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, and Atlanta Hawks.

Intro

Maurice Evans is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a shooting guard and small forward in the NBA. His career spanned several teams, primarily known for his defensive skills and athleticism.

Early Life & Background

Maurice Evans attended Wichita Collegiate School in Wichita, Kansas, before playing college basketball at Wichita State University and then transferring to the University of Texas at Austin.

Career Highlights

  • Played in the NBA for teams including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, and Washington Wizards.
  • Played professional basketball in Europe before joining the NBA, including time with Benetton Treviso and Olympiacos.
  • Served as a vice president of the NBA Players Association.
  • Averaged 7.7 points per game during his most productive NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks (2007–08).

Trivia

  • Undrafted in the 2001 NBA draft, he started his professional career overseas.
  • Evans played critical bench roles during playoff runs for several NBA teams.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Maurice Evans born?

Maurice Evans was born the 8 November 1978.

Where is Maurice Evans from?

Wichita, Kansas, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 8th, 1978, in brief:

  • Day of the week: November 8th, 1978 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: MacArthur Park by Donna Summer
  • #1 UK song: Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats
  • Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 8th, 1978.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Evans_(basketball)
  2. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/evansma01.html
  3. https://www.nba.com/news/nba-veteran-maurice-evans-hired-as-nba-players-union-vice-president