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Malik Hairston

Malik Hairston
Malik Samory Hairston.JPG
Hairston with Galatasaray.
No. 0 – Hapoel Jerusalem
Position Small forward
League Israeli Premier League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1987-02-23) February 23, 1987 (age 29)
Detroit, Michigan
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Renaissance (Detroit, Michigan)
College Oregon (2004–2008)
NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career 2008–present
Career history
2008 Austin Toros
20082010 San Antonio Spurs
2010 Austin Toros
2010–2011 Montepaschi Siena
2011–2013 Olimpia Milano
2013–2014 Galatasaray
2015–2016 AEK Athens
2017–present Hapoel Jerusalem
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Malik Samory Hairston (born February 23, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League. A shooting guard-small forward from the University of Oregon's Ducks, he was chosen in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, who then traded him to the San Antonio Spurs. Hairston has also played with the San Antonio Spurs, the Austin Toros (the Spurs' D-League affiliate),Montepaschi Siena and Olimpia Milano of the Italian League, and Galatasaray of the Turkish League. He was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Prior to arriving at the University of Oregon, Hairston attended Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan playing alongside fellow all-American Joe Crawford, former Fordham point guard Marcus Stout, and stand-out guard Adam Sabree. His former Oregon teammate, Tajuan Porter, also attended Renaissance High School. Hairston led his high school team to a 27–0 record, the Class B state title and a No. 3 national ranking by USA Today. He was a top 10 rated recruit by virtually every publication and played in the 2004 McDonald's All-America game.


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