Mookie Blaylock is a former professional basketball player from the United States of America who played in the National Basketball Association for 13 seasons from 1989 to 2002. He played for the New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Golden State Warriors.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Daron Oshay “Mookie” Blaylock was born on March 20, 1967, in Garland, Texas. He stands 183 cm tall and his weight was listed at 81 kg during his playing career. Blaylock played as a right-handed point guard.
His twin sons Daron and Zack played college football. In 2013, he was in a car accident that had him placed on life support. His condition later improved.
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.83 m / 81 kg |
| Born | 20 Mar 1967 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
Golden State
|
1999 - 2002 |
Atlanta
|
1992 - 1999 |
New Jersey Nets
|
1989 - 1992 |
High School and College Career
Blaylock attended Garland High School in his hometown. He then played junior college basketball at Midland College, where he earned NJCAA All-American honors in 1987.
Blaylock transferred to the University of Oklahoma, playing for the Sooners from 1987 to 1989. In 1988, he helped lead Oklahoma to the NCAA championship game.
Professional Career
Blaylock was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 12th overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft. He played his first three seasons with the Nets from 1989 to 1992.
In 1992, Blaylock was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he had his best years. He played seven seasons in Atlanta from 1992 to 1999, earning NBA All-Defensive First Team honors in 1994 and 1995 and NBA All-Defensive Second Team recognition four times (1996–1999).
Blaylock led the NBA in steals per game in 1996–97 (2.7) and 1997–98 (2.6). He also made his only NBA All-Star appearance in 1994.
Blaylock finished his career playing three seasons with the Golden State Warriors from 1999 to 2002.
Career Highlights
- 1994 - NBA All-Star
- 1994, 1995 - NBA All-Defensive First Team
- 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 1997, 1998 - NBA steals leader
- 1989 - Consensus second-team All-American
- 1989 - First-team All-Big Eight
- 1988 - Second-team All-Big Eight
1986, 1987 - First-team All-WJCAC
- No. 10 honored by Oklahoma Sooners
Career NBA Statistics
- Points: 11,962 (13.5 ppg)
- Assists: 5,972 (6.7 apg)
- Steals: 2,075 (2.3 spg)
