Darrell Arthur
Encyclopedia
Darrell Antwonne Arthur (born March 25, 1988) is 6'9", 230 lb (104.3 kg) American
professional basketball
player for the Memphis Grizzlies
of the NBA
. He plays the power forward
and small forward
positions. Arthur played for the University of Kansas
in college for two seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team
. Arthur was originally drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in 2008
but after two trades ended up with the Memphis Grizzlies
, with whom he signed on July 8, 2008.
to back-to-back Texas 4A state titles in 2005 and 2006 and was the tournament's MVP both years. However, it was later determined that the school illegally changed player's grades to keep them eligible and the titles have since been forfeited.
Arthur was a McDonald's All-American in 2006.
. Following his freshman season (2006–07), he was named to the Big 12
All-Freshman team.
Arthur was the starting power forward on the 2008 National Championship team. He also was a member of the All Big 12 first team.
, but was promptly traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
for cash. The Trail Blazers then traded Arthur to the Houston Rockets
for draft rights to 25th overall pick Nicolas Batum
. Soon afterwards, the Rockets traded Arthur to the Memphis Grizzlies for draft rights to the 28th overall pick Donté Greene
.
On September 3, 2008, Arthur and fellow former Kansas Jayhawks teammate Mario Chalmers
were excused from NBA's Rookie Training Camp following a marijuana-related incident. Police responding to their hotel room following a fire alarm at 2:00 a.m. claimed that the room smelled strongly of marijuana but none was found and no charges were filed. Fellow NBA rookie Michael Beasley
was also reported to have been in the room at the time, but was not asked to leave camp. Beasley was later fined $50,000 for his involvement in the incident
Arthur later released a statement denying any involvement with marijuana. Arthur was later fined $20,000 by the league for missing the rookie camp, but was not fined or suspended for any drug-related violations.
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Memphis
| 76 || 64 || 19.3 || .438 || .000 || .667 || 4.6 || .6 || .7 || .7 || 5.6
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| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Memphis
| 32 || 1 || 14.3 || .432 || .000 || .567 || 3.4 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Memphis
| 80 || 9 || 20.1 || .497 || .000 || .813 || 4.3 || .7 || .6 || .8 || 9.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 188 || 74 || 18.8 || .468 || .000 || .741 || 4.2 || .6 || .6 || .7 || 6.9
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Memphis
| 13 || 0 || 15.5 || .459 || 1.000 || .765 || 2.2 || .5 || .5 || .9 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 13 || 0 || 15.5 || .459 || 1.000 || .765 || 2.2 || .5 || .5 || .9 || 7.1
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. He plays the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
and small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
positions. Arthur played for the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
in college for two seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team
2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2007–08 basketball season...
. Arthur was originally drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in 2008
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
but after two trades ended up with the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
, with whom he signed on July 8, 2008.
High school career
In high school he guided South Oak Cliff High SchoolSouth Oak Cliff High School
South Oak Cliff High School is a public secondary school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas...
to back-to-back Texas 4A state titles in 2005 and 2006 and was the tournament's MVP both years. However, it was later determined that the school illegally changed player's grades to keep them eligible and the titles have since been forfeited.
Arthur was a McDonald's All-American in 2006.
College career
Arthur's uniform number in college was 00, making him the first Jayhawk to wear that number since Greg OstertagGreg Ostertag
Gregory Donovan Ostertag is a retired American basketball player who spent most of his professional career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.- High School and College :...
. Following his freshman season (2006–07), he was named to the Big 12
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
All-Freshman team.
Arthur was the starting power forward on the 2008 National Championship team. He also was a member of the All Big 12 first team.
Professional career
Arthur was selected by the New Orleans Hornets as the 27th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, but was promptly traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
for cash. The Trail Blazers then traded Arthur to the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
for draft rights to 25th overall pick Nicolas Batum
Nicolas Batum
Nicolas Batum is a French basketball player with SLUC Nancy of the Ligue Nationale de Basketball. He is also under contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, and is expected to return to that team once the 2011 NBA lockout ends. The Blazers acquired his rights during the 2008 NBA Draft for the...
. Soon afterwards, the Rockets traded Arthur to the Memphis Grizzlies for draft rights to the 28th overall pick Donté Greene
Donté Greene
Donté Dominic Greene is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA...
.
On September 3, 2008, Arthur and fellow former Kansas Jayhawks teammate Mario Chalmers
Mario Chalmers
Almario Vernard "Mario" Chalmers is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He was selected 34th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves...
were excused from NBA's Rookie Training Camp following a marijuana-related incident. Police responding to their hotel room following a fire alarm at 2:00 a.m. claimed that the room smelled strongly of marijuana but none was found and no charges were filed. Fellow NBA rookie Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley
Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
was also reported to have been in the room at the time, but was not asked to leave camp. Beasley was later fined $50,000 for his involvement in the incident
Arthur later released a statement denying any involvement with marijuana. Arthur was later fined $20,000 by the league for missing the rookie camp, but was not fined or suspended for any drug-related violations.
Regular season
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2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
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Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
| 76 || 64 || 19.3 || .438 || .000 || .667 || 4.6 || .6 || .7 || .7 || 5.6
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Memphis
| 32 || 1 || 14.3 || .432 || .000 || .567 || 3.4 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Memphis
| 80 || 9 || 20.1 || .497 || .000 || .813 || 4.3 || .7 || .6 || .8 || 9.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 188 || 74 || 18.8 || .468 || .000 || .741 || 4.2 || .6 || .6 || .7 || 6.9
Playoffs
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2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
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Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
| 13 || 0 || 15.5 || .459 || 1.000 || .765 || 2.2 || .5 || .5 || .9 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 13 || 0 || 15.5 || .459 || 1.000 || .765 || 2.2 || .5 || .5 || .9 || 7.1