Ryan Lorthridge (born July 27, 1972) is a retired American professional
basketball
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player. Born in
Nashville, Tennessee
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, he is and he played at the
shooting guard position. He played
college basketball
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at
Jackson State University
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.
Professional career
Lorthridge played in 37 games
NBA with
Golden State Warriors, in the
1994–95 season. He also played in the
CBA and the
IBL, during his professional career. In addition to that, Lorthridge also played professionally in Europe, the
Israeli Super League
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, the
Venezuelan Professional League,
Argentine National League, and in the
Puerto Rican Super League. He was the
Greek All-Star Game's slam dunk contest winner in 2002.
External links
NBA.com ProfileItalian League Profile
Greek Basketball League statisticsPolish League Profile
Puerto Rican League Profile
1972 births
Living people
American expatriate basketball people in Argentina
American expatriate basketball people in Greece
American expatriate basketball people in Italy
American expatriate basketball people in Mexico
American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Nashville, Tennessee
Florida Beachdogs players
Golden State Warriors players
Gymnastikos S. Larissas B.C. players
Jackson State Tigers basketball players
K.A.O.D. B.C. players
Mexico Aztecas players
Point guards
Rockford Lightning players
Scaligera Basket Verona players
Shooting guards
Trenton Shooting Stars players
Undrafted National Basketball Association players
Gigantes de Carolina basketball players
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