Howard Eisley

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**Howard Eisley**
Position:	point guard
Height:	6'2"
Weight:	177 lb
Team:	Minnesota Timberwolves ('95) San Antonio Spurs ('95) Utah Jazz ('96-'00, '05) Dallas Mavericks ('01) New York Knicks ('02-'04) Phoenix Suns ('04) Los Angeles Clippers ('06) Denver Nuggets ('06)
Nationality:	American
Born:	December 4, 1972 Detroit, Michigan
College:	Boston College
Drafted:	Round 2, pick 3 (Minnesota Timberwolves) 1994 NBA Draft
Pro career:	1994 – present

Howard Eisley (born December 4, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He graduated from Boston College and was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round (30th overall) in 1994. He played for the San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz during the 1995 season. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2000 season. He was traded to the New York Knicks in 2001. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2003. He was signed as a free agent by the Jazz in 2004. He then played with the Denver Nuggets before being traded to the Chicago Bulls on July 20, 2006. He is a solid defender who rarely gets beat. He also has excellent shooting range. He is not an astounding athlete of highlight-film playmaker. He can struggle if he doesn't get enough minutes to stay in a groove. Eisley is a valuable role player for his defense and range off the bench.