Sharone Addaryl Wright (born January 30, 1973) is an American former professional

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player. Born in Macon, Georgia, he played collegiately at

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from 1991 until 1994. Wright was selected 6th overall in the

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by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played four NBA seasons with the 76ers and

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. His best year as a professional came during his rookie season with the 76ers when he appeared in 79 games and averaged 11.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. While still a member of the Raptors, Wright's NBA career was cut short by a car accident in Macon, Georgia in which he suffered multiple injuries, including broken arms and collarbone. In 203 career games, he averaged 9.7 points (from .456 FG and .618 FT), 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 22.3 minutes per game. He also played professionally in Spain, Poland, South Korea as well as in the Netherlands with the EiffelTowers, where he won the Dutch title as a player and also the Dutch cup. He also won the game against Real Madrid He’s All Wright
/ref> Wright later became a coach for HOOP-CAMPS in Europe.

Coaching career

Wright currently coaches in South Carolina with the private coaching service, CoachUp.www.coachup.com/coaches/sharonew-2
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Notes

External links

at basketballreference.com
Sharone Wright is a guest on The NBA Breakdown in September 2008 (audio)Sharone Wright takes part in a Toronto Raptors reunion show on The NBA Breakdown in December 2008 (audio)
Wright gives an exclusive interview for Dutch fansite.
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