Personal information | |
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Born |
New York City, New York |
September 12, 1971
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
St. Anthony (Jersey City, New Jersey) |
College | Seton Hall (1989–1993) |
NBA draft | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
Playing career | 1993–2002 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 24 |
Career history | |
1993–1997 | Los Angeles Clippers |
1997–1999 | Sacramento Kings |
1999 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
1999–2000 | Alba Berlin |
2002 | North Charleston Lowgators |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 3,235 (8.0 ppg) |
Rebounds | 588 (1.5 rpg) |
Assists | 1,034 (2.6 apg) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Lennox Dominique "Terry" Dehere (born September 12, 1971) is a former American Democratic Party politician, restaurateur, and retired NBA basketball player.
Dehere was born in New York City, and grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, and played basketball under Coach Bob Hurley while attending St. Anthony's High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is through this relationship that he is best friends with coach's son Bobby Hurley.
Dehere played for Seton Hall University from 1989 until 1993, where he had held the school and conference record with 2,494 career points, as well as school career records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goals attempted. Dehere also holds single season records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goal percentage. He was named Big East Player of the Year in the 1992-93 season, as well as Conference Tournament MVP.
A 6'2", 190-lb. guard, he was selected 13th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1993 NBA Draft. He played for the Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies averaging 8.0 ppg during his NBA career which spanned six seasons. In January 2002, Dehere signed with the Florida Flame of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL).
In 1994, Dehere donated $75,000 to rehabilitate the Garfield Park basketball court where he had played in his youth. He also worked with others in the community to rebuild the youth recreational basketball program at the park. The court was renamed by the City of Jersey City in Dehere's honor. After retiring from the NBA, Dehere returned to his hometown of Jersey City. He is currently the owner of Sanai's at the Newkirk-Summit House, a restaurant in the oldest standing building in the city. He is also the Chairman of the Jersey City Community Housing Corporation, a non-profit corporation involved in the construction of affordable housing.