Edward Gray (born September 27, 1975) is an American former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the first round (22nd overall pick) of the

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. Gray began his college career at the

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, spent his sophomore year at the

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(a junior college) and eventually transferred to the

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. He was awarded the 1997 Pac-10 Player of the Year during his senior season at Cal averaging 24.8 ppg. Gray's rookie season with the Hawks was marred by injuries, as well as suspensions for missing medical appointments. In March 1999, he was arrested for DUI and drug possession.Hawks' Ed Gray arrested for DUI
. Associated Press. March 26, 1999. Retrieved on September 11, 2013. During the 1999 offseason, he was traded to the

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along with

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in exchange for Jim Jackson and

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. He was traded two months later to the

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in a trade that sent

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to the Trail Blazers. He never had a chance to play for either team. Gray ended his NBA career averaging 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 60 games with the Hawks.

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