Victor Alexander is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association with teams like the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons, and in European leagues.
Player Profile
Victor Joe Alexander was born on August 31, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. He stands 206 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 120 kg. Alexander played as a right-handed player and was a center.
High School and College Career
Alexander attended Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan. He then played college basketball for Iowa State University from 1987 to 1991.
| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 120 kg |
| Born | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Nationality |
United States
|
| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Bog Smoothie |
| Team History | |
| Al Qadsia | 2004 - 2005 |
| CSKA Moscow | 2003 - 2004 |
| CSKA Moscow | 2002 - 2003 |
| Unicaja Málaga | 2003 |
Detroit
|
2001 - 2002 |
| Tau Ceramica | 2000 - 2001 |
| PAOK | 1999 - 2000 |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 1998 - 1999 |
| AEK Athens | 1997 - 1998 |
| AEK Athens | 1996 - 1997 |
| Atléticos de San Germán | 1997 |
| Estudiantes de Olavarría | 1996 |
Golden State
|
1991 - 1995 |
At Iowa State, Alexander was a dominant force, finishing his career as the school’s third all-time leading scorer with 1,892 points. He was named to the All-Big Eight team three times, including first-team honors in his junior and senior seasons.
Professional Career
Alexander was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 17th overall pick in the 1991 NBA Draft.
He played his first four NBA seasons with the Warriors from 1991 to 1995.
After leaving the NBA in 1995, Alexander played professionally in various countries including Argentina, Puerto Rico, Greece, Israel, and Spain. He briefly returned to the NBA with the Detroit Pistons for the 2001-02 season.
While away from the NBA, he won the Israeli League Championship and the Israeli Cup in 1999. In 2003 and 2004, he also helped his team win the Russian Championship.
He was also named to the All-EuroLeague First Team in 2003. In 2001, he was the EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer.
Career Highlights
- 2003 - All-EuroLeague First Team
- 2001 - EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer
- 2003, 2004 - Russian Championship champion
- 1999 - Israeli League champion
- 1999 - Israeli Cup winner
- 1996 - Greek League All-Star
- 1991 - First-team All-Big Eight
Medal Record
- Men’s Basketball, Representing United States
- Gold - 1989 Duisburg Summer Universiade
NBA Career Statistics
- Points: 2,542 (8.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,384 (4.8 rpg)
- Assists: 257 (0.9 apg)
