Bo Outlaw

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Charles "Bo" Outlaw (born April 13, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas) is a professional basketball player currently with the Orlando Magic of the NBA.

After playing collegiately at the University of Houston, Outlaw was not drafted up in the NBA Draft and commenced play in the CBA. He was then picked up by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1993, and has averaged 5.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game throughout his NBA career, during which he has played for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Orlando Magic, the Phoenix Suns, and the Memphis Grizzlies. Known for his hard work ethic and gritty play, Outlaw forged for himself a solid tenure with the Orlando Magic. Often a fan favorite, Outlaw became involved in many charitable events and causes in the Greater Orlando area. Outlaw's best season with the Magic came in the 1997-98 NBA season, when Outlaw moved from the Clippers to the Magic and joined long time friends Anfernee Hardaway and Darrell Armstrong to provide a defensive spark under then Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Daly. Shortly after Daly's resignation after the NBA Lockout shortened 1998-1999 season, Outlaw became an integral piece of the new "Heart & Hustle" image of the Orlando Magic under new head coach Doc Rivers. Outlaw's best NBA season was his first tour of duty for the Orlando Magic in the 1997-1998 season where he averaged 9.5 ppg and notched his first career triple-double versus the New Jersey Nets on April 17, 1998. After 5 seasons with the Orlando Magic, Outlaw was finally released by the Orlando Magic and acquired by the Phoenix Suns in 2001. After three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Outlaw left for Memphis and reunited with ex-Magic teammate Mike Miller. After spending one season in Memphis, Outlaw returned to Phoenix where he was hampered by nagging injuries and bench depth. In the 2005-2006 season, Outlaw returned to the Orlando Magic and is currently on the active roster. Is known for his love of Harley Davidson Hogs.