Hilton Armstrong life and biography

Hilton A. Armstrong, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He played forward/center for the University of Connecticut Huskies. He formerly played for the New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Washington Wizards.

Entered the 2010-11 campaign in Washington with career averages of 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in 224 career games (37 starts) with New Orleans, Sacramento and Houston…Tallied his career-high of 17 points, including the game-winning free throw, in his first career start (at DET on 11/15/06) after debuting in the NBA at BOS (11/1/06).

2009-10:
Split time between New Orleans, Sacramento and Houston and averaged 2.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 33 games.

2008-09:
Averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.6 minutes in 70 games (29 starts)…Recorded a season-high and tied a career-high with 17 points in 32 minutes vs. DEN (1/3)…Averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 29 appearances as a starter…Had his first career double-double vs. GSW (3/22) with 14 points and career-high 11 rebounds in 16 minutes.

2007-08:
Averaged 2.7 points, 2.5 rebounds in 11.3 minutes in 65 games (three starts)…Scored a season-high 11 points twice (12/15 at PHX, 2/9 vs. MEM).

2006-07:
Averaged 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 11.2 minutes in 56 games (five starts)…Averaged 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 22.4 minutes as a starter.

Career history:

* New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010)
* Sacramento Kings (2010)
* Houston Rockets (2010)
* Washington Wizards (2010-2011)
* Atlanta Hawks (2011-Present)

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