Bruce Bowen

Bruce Bowen is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He is a three-time NBA Champion, all three of which he won while with the San Antonio Spurs. Early in his career, Bowen also played internationally in France. He also played in the Continental Basketball Association.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Bruce Eric Bowen Jr. was born on June 14, 1971, in Merced, California in the United States. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 91 kg. His parents are Bruce Bowen Sr. and Deitra Campbell. He had a turbulent childhood as his father was an alcoholic.

He regards Robert and Sandra Thrash as his adoptive parents. He met them in his college years in church. Bowen married Yardley Barbon in 2004. They divorced in 2012.

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Position	Small Forward
Height / weight	2.01 m / 91 kg
Born	14 Jun 1971
Nationality	United States
Playing Style	Right Handed

Team History
San Antonio	2001 - 2009
Miami Heat	2000 - 2001
Philadelphia	1999 - 2000
Boston	1997 - 1999
Miami Heat	1997
Besançon	1996 - 1997
Rockford Lightning	1997
Rockford Lightning	1995 - 1996
Évreux	1994 - 1995
Fort Wayne Fury	1995
Le Havre	1993 - 1994

High School and College Career

Bowen attended Edison High School and later went on to play collegiate basketball for California State University in Fullerton. He played for Cal State from 1989 to 1993. While in college, he was named to the 1992 Second Team All-Big West and the 1993 First Team All-Big West.

Professional Career

He became eligible for the NBA in 1993 but went undrafted. Instead of signing with an NBA team, he played in France for Le Harve. In the 1994-1995 season, he played for ALM Evreux Basket also in France.

In the 1995-1996 season, he returned to the United States and played in the Continental Basketball Association for the Rockford Lightning. The following season, he returned to France to play for Besancon.

He made his NBA debut in 1997 with a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat. Later, he signed with the Boston Celtics and played for the team from 1997 to 1999. For the 1999-2000 season, he played with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the following season, he returned to Miami.

In 2001, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs, and while with them, he was instrumental in helping them win 2003, 2005, and 2007 NBA Championships. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times.

He stayed with San Antonio until he retired in 2009. When he left the NBA, the Spurs retired jersey number 12 in his honor.