Geert Hammink
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 12, 1969 Didam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU (1988–1993) |
| NBA draft | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | 1993–2004 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1994 | Shampoo Clear Cantù |
| 1994–1995 | Orlando Magic |
| 1996 | Omaha Racers |
| 1996 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1996–1997 | Panionios |
| 1997–2000 | Alba Berlin |
| 2000–2001 | AEK Athens |
| 2001–2002 | Aris |
| 2002–2004 | Köln 99ers |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Geert Hendrik Hammink (born July 12, 1969) is a retired Dutch professional basketball player who was selected by the Orlando Magic in the first round (26th overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft. Hammink played for the Magic and had a small stint with the Golden State Warriors in 3 NBA seasons. In his NBA career, Hammink appeared in 8 games and scored a total of 14 points. He played college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU).
He had a small role as a member of the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team in the movie Blue Chips.[1]
Hammink's Baton Rouge, Louisiana-born son, Shane Hammink, who played for Canarias Basketball Academy in Spain's Canary Islands, is a member of the Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team. He was considered one of the top players in Europe.[2]
Honours
Trophies won with club:[3]
- German Bundesliga (3): 1998, 1999, 2000
- German Cup (2): 1999, 2004
- Greek Cup: 2001
Individual awards:[3]
- German League All-Star: 2004