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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1966 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Spingarn (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Syracuse (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Playing career | 1989–2001 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 11, 4, 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1992 | Miami Heat |
| 1992–1995 | Boston Celtics |
| 1995–1997 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1997–1998 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1999–2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,425 (11.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,672 (2.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 4,536 (5.9 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Sherman Douglas (born September 15, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player from Syracuse University who played for the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers from 1989 to 2001. His nickname, The General is a play on his first name and his position as a point guard (as a floor general). He was known for revolutionizing the running "floater" shot in the lane.