Eric Dawson
| No. 23 – Austin Toros | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League | NBA D-League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
July 7, 1984 San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sam Houston (San Antonio, Texas) |
| College | Midwestern State (2003–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
| Pro playing career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Austin Toros (D-League) |
| 2008 | Marineros (Dominican Republic) |
| 2008–2009 | Austin Toros (D-League) |
| 2009–2010 | Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins (Japan) |
| 2010–2011 | Austin Toros (D-League) |
| 2011 | Jeonju KCC Egis (South Korea) |
| 2011–2012 | Austin Toros (D-League) |
| 2012 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013 | Meralco Bolts (Philippines) |
| 2013 | Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic) |
| 2013–present | Austin Toros (D-League) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Eric Dawson (born July 7, 1984) is an American professional basketball player.
In 29 games with the Austin Toros in the 2011–12 season, Dawson averaged 17.2 points and 10.7 rebounds, shooting 56 percent from the field earning himself the NBA D-League's Impact Player of the Year. He eclipsed previous career highs that he set in the 2008–09 season when he averaged 10.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. With Dawson in the lineup, the Toros put together a record of 19-10, helping them to the league’s second best record at 33-17 going into the 2012 NBA D-League Playoffs.[1]
During the 2011–12 season, he played two stints with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2][3]
The Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association selected Dawson as an import for the 2013 Commissioner's Cup.[4] In July 2013, he signed with Metros de Santiago of the Dominican Republic.[5]
On September 30, 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks.[6] However, he was waived on October 26.[7] On October 31, 2013, Dawson was re-acquired by the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.[8]
References
- ↑ Austin's Eric Dawson Earns 2012 NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year Award
- ↑ "Spurs Sign Eric Dawson to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com (Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.). February 20, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Spurs Sign Eric Dawson to Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com (Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.). March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- ↑ Bansang Meralco Twitter page. Retrieved on January 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Eric Dawson (ex Meralco Bolts) is a newcomer at Metros de Santiago". Eurobasket.com (Sports I.T.). July 30, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ↑ Atlanta Hawks fill up their training camp roster
- ↑ Atlanta Hawks waive forward Eric Dawson
- ↑ Austin Toros Announce Trainig Camp Invitees
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com, or NBA.com/dleague
- Profile at RealGM.com