Steven Michael Hawkins (born October 28, 1972), is an American former professional

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player. He played in the

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(NBA) and last played with Al Jalaa Aleppo of the Syrian basketball league. Hawkins, along with classmate and NBA player

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, played basketball at

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and graduated from there in 1991. The 6' 0" (1.83 m)

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went

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out of

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when he signed with the

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. Over the next four years he played for three other NBA teams, finally finishing his short NBA career with his hometown

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. He played for the US national team in the

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, winning the bronze medal.

Coaching

Hawkins coaches in the Houston area with the private coaching service,

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References

External links

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Player Profile
@ ACB.com
Player Profile
@ Euroleague.net

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