Bob Sura
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Robert Sura Jr. is an American
former professional basketball
player who last played for the Houston Rockets
in the NBA
. At 6'5" (1.96 m), 200 lb (91 kg), he played as a guard.
Sura played in high school
at G.A.R. Memorial
in Wilkes-Barre. He had a high game of 69 while leading G.A.R. to a remarkable streak of 86 consecutive league victories.
After high school, Sura played basketball
for Florida State University
, playing on the same team as fellow NBA players Charlie Ward
and Sam Cassell
.
Sura was named the ACC Rookie of the Year his freshman year at Florida State (1991-92).
Sura was drafted 17th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers
in the 1995 NBA Draft
. His best season with the Cavaliers was his last, averaging 13.8 points per game during the 1999-2000 season
. He was then traded to the Golden State Warriors
, and has also played for the Detroit Pistons
, the Atlanta Hawks
and the Houston Rockets
.
With the Hawks, he gained attention by almost posting three straight triple-double games - the third was subsequently taken away from him by the league when he purposely missed a layup to get his 10th rebound. The rule is that passing to yourself off the backboard is a missed field goal attempt, rather than an offensive rebound, so making the putback does not count as an rebound. With the Rockets, Sura was considered by many analysts to be a key to their regular season success until he suffered an injury that has kept him from playing ever since.
Sura competed in the 3-point tournament during the All-Star Weekend, as well as the Slam Dunk competition. Sura's career averages include 8.6 points per game. In the 2004-05 season
, his last season due to injury, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Sura's Florida State jersey was retired in 2007, where he is the school's all time leading scorer.
On October 29, 2007, Sura, and three other Houston Rockets
were cut from the team.
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former professional basketball
Basketball
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player who last played for the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
in the NBA
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. At 6'5" (1.96 m), 200 lb (91 kg), he played as a guard.
Sura played in high school
High school
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at G.A.R. Memorial
G. A. R. Memorial Junior Senior High School
G.A.R. Memorial Junior/Senior High School is located on 250 South Grant Street, in Wilkes-Barre, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States....
in Wilkes-Barre. He had a high game of 69 while leading G.A.R. to a remarkable streak of 86 consecutive league victories.
After high school, Sura played basketball
College basketball
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for Florida State University
Florida State University
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, playing on the same team as fellow NBA players Charlie Ward
Charlie Ward
Charlie Ward, Jr. is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball draftee. Ward is considered one of the best all-around athletes in the last quarter century...
and Sam Cassell
Sam Cassell
Samuel James "Sam" Cassell , is a retired American professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. The , point guard was selected out of Florida State University by the Houston Rockets with the 24th overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft...
.
Sura was named the ACC Rookie of the Year his freshman year at Florida State (1991-92).
Sura was drafted 17th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
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in the 1995 NBA Draft
1995 NBA Draft
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. His best season with the Cavaliers was his last, averaging 13.8 points per game during the 1999-2000 season
1999-2000 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers*Co-Rookies of the Year: Elton Brand, Chicago Bulls; Steve Francis, Houston Rockets*Defensive Player of the Year: Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat...
. He was then traded to the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, and has also played for the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
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, the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
and the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
.
With the Hawks, he gained attention by almost posting three straight triple-double games - the third was subsequently taken away from him by the league when he purposely missed a layup to get his 10th rebound. The rule is that passing to yourself off the backboard is a missed field goal attempt, rather than an offensive rebound, so making the putback does not count as an rebound. With the Rockets, Sura was considered by many analysts to be a key to their regular season success until he suffered an injury that has kept him from playing ever since.
Sura competed in the 3-point tournament during the All-Star Weekend, as well as the Slam Dunk competition. Sura's career averages include 8.6 points per game. In the 2004-05 season
2004-05 NBA season
The 2004–05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association . It began on November 2, 2004 and ended June 23, 2005. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs defeating defending champion Detroit Pistons 4–3 in the NBA Finals....
, his last season due to injury, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Sura's Florida State jersey was retired in 2007, where he is the school's all time leading scorer.
On October 29, 2007, Sura, and three other Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
were cut from the team.
External links
- ClutchFans.net Bobby Sura Profile - Houston Rocket Fan Site
- Career stats
- NBA player profile