Terry Dehere
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| Position | Shooting guard |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Born | September 12, 1971 New York City, New York |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Seton Hall |
| Draft | 13th overall, 1993 Los Angeles Clippers |
| Pro career | 1993–1999 |
| Former teams | Los Angeles Clippers (1993-1997) Sacramento Kings (1997-1999) Vancouver Grizzlies (1999) |
| Awards | 1993 Big East Men's Basketball Player of the Year |
Lennox Dominique "Terry" Dehere (born September 12, 1971 in New York City, New York) is an American Democratic Party politician, restauranteur and former NBA basketball player.
Dehere grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, New Jersey and attended St. Anthony's High School playing basketball under Coach Bob Hurley. It is through this relationship that he is best friends with coach's son Bobby Hurley.
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[edit] College career
Dehere played for Seton Hall University from 1989 until 1993, where he holds the school record with 2494 career points, as well as career records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goals attempted.[1] Dehere also holds single season records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goal percentage.[2] He was named Big East Player of the Year in the 1992-93 season, as well as Conference Tournament MVP.
[edit] NBA career
A 6'2", 190-lb. guard, he was selected 13th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1993 NBA Draft. He played for the Clippers, Sacramento Kings, and Vancouver Grizzlies averaging 8.0 ppg during his career which spanned six seasons. In January 2002, Dehere signed with the North Charleston Lowgators of the NBA Development League, NBDL.[3]
[edit] Community involvement
In 1994, Dehere donated $75,000 to rehabilitate the Garfield Park basketball court where he had played in his youth. He also worked with others in the community to rebuild the youth recreational basketball program at the park.[4] The court was renamed by the City of Jersey City in Dehere's honor. After retiring from the NBA, Dehere returned to his hometown of Jersey City. He is currently co-owner of the Blue Ribbon at the Summit House, a restaurant in the oldest standing building in the city. He is also the Chairman of the Jersey City Community Housing Corporation, a non-profit corporation involved in the construction of affordable housing.[5]
[edit] Politics
Dehere made his political debut as a candidate for an At-Large Council seat in the Jersey City municipal election of 2001.[6]
Dehere ran as a candidate for a seat on the Jersey City Board of Education.[7] On April 17, 2007, Dehere was elected to the Jersey City Board of Education where he currently serves on the Legal and Affirmative Action Committees.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ *Men's Basketball Career Records. SHUPirates.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- ^ Men's Basketball Single Season Records. SHUPirates.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- ^ NBA Development League: Lowgators Sign Former NBA Guard Dehere
- ^ "Summer Basketball is Restored to Jersey City's Garfield Park", Intercity Sports Review, The Interclub Coaches Association, Summer 1994. Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
- ^ Coyne, Kevin. "Ex-Basketball Star Helps Rebuild His Hometown", New York Times, April 1, 2007, pp. Section 14NJ, Page 1. Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
- ^ Letters to the Editor (April 2001). Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- ^ Official Master List School Board Election / APRIL 17, 2007. Office of the Hudson County Clerk. Retrieved on 2007-04-09.
- ^ Jersey City Board of Education members. Jersey City Board of Education. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
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| NAME | Dehere, Lennox Dominique |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Dehere, Terry |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | NBA Player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City, New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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