J. R. Reid
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Herman Reid, Jr., better known as J. R. Reid (born March 31, 1968 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
), is a retired American
professional basketball
player for several NBA teams. He is currently an assistant coach at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina
.
The 6'9", 247-pound (2.06 m, 112 kg) Reid, after starring at Kempsville High School
in Virginia Beach, played college basketball
at North Carolina
. He was the 1986 Gatorade and USA TODAY player of the year and one of most highly recruited players of his time. He was ranked #1 by Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports, and certified his reputation by getting 29 points in the Capital Classic, and 23 points in the McDonald's Game, being MVP of both games.
He competed to become an analyst on the former ESPN
TV show Dream Job
, but lost. In 2011, he was named an assistant coach for NCAA Division II school Chowan College, working primarily with post players.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
), is a retired American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for several NBA teams. He is currently an assistant coach at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Murfreesboro is a town in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2000 census. Murfreesboro is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.-Geography:Murfreesboro is located at ....
.
The 6'9", 247-pound (2.06 m, 112 kg) Reid, after starring at Kempsville High School
Kempsville High School
Kempsville High School is one of eleven public high schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system. It is a comprehensive high school teaching grades 9-12. Located in the western section of the city, the Kempsville HS school district covers approximately 12 sq. miles, and draws students...
in Virginia Beach, played college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
. He was the 1986 Gatorade and USA TODAY player of the year and one of most highly recruited players of his time. He was ranked #1 by Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports, and certified his reputation by getting 29 points in the Capital Classic, and 23 points in the McDonald's Game, being MVP of both games.
He competed to become an analyst on the former ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
TV show Dream Job
Dream Job
Dream Job is an American reality television show from ESPN, which began on February 22, 2004. It was the network's second reality show, with two editions of Beg, Borrow & Deal having previously aired. However, this was the first reality show from a network to offer its winner an on-air place on one...
, but lost. In 2011, he was named an assistant coach for NCAA Division II school Chowan College, working primarily with post players.
Transactions
- Drafted by Charlotte Hornets in 1st round (5th overall) of 1989 NBA Draft1989 NBA DraftThe 1989 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA. It has been regarded as one of the worst drafts in NBA history, along with the 1986 NBA Draft and the 2000 NBA Draft. Though the draft produced talented players such as Shawn Kemp, Glen Rice, Sean Elliott, Nick...
. - Traded by Charlotte to San Antonio SpursSan Antonio SpursThe San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
for Sidney Green, 1993 1st-round pick and 1996 2nd-round pick on December 9, 1992. - Traded by San Antonio with Brad LohausBrad LohausBradley Allen "Brad" Lohaus is an American retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft...
and future 1st-round pick to New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for Charles SmithCharles D. SmithCharles Daniel Smith is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.- College career :...
and Monty Williams on February 12, 1996. - Played in FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
during 1996-97 season. - Signed as free agentFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
by Charlotte on July 16, 1997. - Traded by Charlotte with B. J. ArmstrongB. J. ArmstrongBenjamin Roy "B. J." Armstrong, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player. As a starting point guard, he was an integral part of the NBA's Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s....
and Glen RiceGlen RiceGlen Anthony Rice is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. The 6'8" tall Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star guard/forward, ranking 11th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. As a player, Rice won an NCAA Men's Division...
to Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for Elden CampbellElden CampbellElden Jerome Campbell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association .-Playing Career:...
and Eddie JonesEddie Jones (basketball)Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year...
on March 10, 1999. - Signed as free agent by Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
on August 20, 1999. - Traded by Milwaukee with Robert TraylorRobert TraylorRobert DeShaun "Tractor" Traylor was an American professional basketball player.-High school and college:...
to Cleveland CavaliersCleveland CavaliersThe Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
as part of three-team deal on June 27, 2000 (Golden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsThe 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...
received Vinny Del NegroVinny Del NegroVincent Joseph "Vinny" Del Negro is a retired American basketball player. He is the current head coach of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, and was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 2008 until 2010.-Early life:...
from Milwaukee and Bob SuraBob SuraRobert Sura Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. At 6'5" , 200 lb , he played as a guard....
from Cleveland; Milwaukee received Jason CaffeyJason CaffeyJason Andre Caffey is an American former professional basketball player who won two championship rings with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s...
and Billy OwensBilly OwensBilly Eugene Owens is an American former professional basketball player.As a high school senior, Owens averaged 34 points per game, and helped lead Carlisle High School to four consecutive state titles. He was considered to be the second best prep player of 1988, behind Alonzo Mourning...
from Golden State). - Waived by Cleveland on January 2, 2001.