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{{Infobox Pro athlete
{{Infobox NBA Player
|name = Darrell Armstrong
|name = Darrell Armstrong
|image =
|image =
|league = NBA
|league = NBA
|height_ft = 6
|height = 6'1" (1.85 m)
|height_in = 1
|weight = 180 lb (81.6 kg)
|weight_lb = 180
|position = [[Point guard|Point Guard]]
|position = [[Point guard]]
|birth_date = [[June 22]], [[1968]]
|birth_date = [[June 22]], [[1968]]
|team = [[Dallas Mavericks]]
|birth_place = [[Gastonia, North Carolina]]
|team = [[Indiana Pacers]]
|college = [[Fayetteville State University|Fayetteville State]]
|college = [[Fayetteville State University|Fayetteville State]]
|nationality = [[United States|American]]
|nationality = USA
|draft = undrafted
|draft = undrafted
|draft_team = N/A
|draft_year = 1994
|draft_year = 1994
|career_start = 1994
|career_start = 1994
|career_end = ''present''
}}
}}
'''Darrell Eugene Armstrong''' (born [[June 22]], [[1968]] in [[Gastonia, North Carolina]]) is an [[NBA]] [[basketball]] player.
'''Darrell Eugene Armstrong''' (born [[June 22]], [[1968]] in [[Gastonia, North Carolina]]) is an [[NBA]] [[basketball]] player for the [[Indiana Pacers]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==NBA career==
==NBA career==
He first signed with the NBA as a free agent for the [[Orlando Magic]] in [[1995]]. Armstrong won the [[NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award]] and the [[NBA Most Improved Player Award]] in 1999 thus becoming the first player in NBA history to win both awards simultaneously. He subsequently became the starting point guard for the Magic. During the 2004 off-season, Armstrong signed with the [[New Orleans Hornets]] as a free agent. He was traded by the Hornets to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[Dan Dickau]] and a second round draft pick on [[December 3]], [[2004]]. Currently, his defensive skills and seemingly endless energy have become vital to the [[Dallas Mavericks|Mavericks']] style of play, especially since the injuries to [[Devin Harris]].
He first signed with the NBA as a free agent for the [[Orlando Magic]] in [[1995]]. Armstrong won the [[NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award]] and the [[NBA Most Improved Player Award]] in 1999 thus becoming the first player in NBA history to win both awards simultaneously. He subsequently became the starting point guard for the Magic. During the 2003 off-season, Armstrong signed with the [[New Orleans Hornets]] as a free agent. He was traded by the Hornets to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[Dan Dickau]] and a second round draft pick on [[December 3]], [[2004]]. After appearing in the 2005-2006 [[NBA Finals]] with the Mavericks, he was traded to the [[Indiana Pacers]] in exchange for guard Anthony Johnson in July 2006.


On [[July 7]] [[2003]], he was arrested after an incident outside an [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] night club. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, but the case was eventually dismissed.
On [[July 7]] [[2003]], he was arrested after an incident outside an [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] night club. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, but the case was eventually dismissed.


==Player profile==
==Player profile==
<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:Armstrong_dive.jpg|thumb|Armstrong dives for a loose ball for the Orlando Magic.]] -->
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Darrell has been long respected around the NBA for his intensity and hard-nosed defense. In his prime ([[1998]]-[[2000]]) he not only averaged double digit points per game, but also over two steals a game and over six assists. His defense is even more impressive than his numbers show because of his mastery of drawing [[charge]]s. He is the epitome of hustle and energy and has been ever since he entered the NBA.
Darrell has been long respected around the NBA for his intensity and hard-nosed defense. In his prime ([[1998]]-[[2000]]) he not only averaged double digit points per game, but also over two steals a game and over six assists. His defense is even more impressive than his numbers show because of his mastery of drawing [[personal foul|charges]]. He is the epitome of hustle and energy and has been ever since he entered the NBA.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrell_armstrong Darrell Armstrong's Player Page on NBA.com]
*[http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrell_armstrong/ NBA.com - Darrell Armstrong]
*[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3001 ESPN.com - Darrell Armstrong]
*[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1676231 dismissal of assault charges]
*[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1676231 dismissal of assault charges]

*[http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/dallas-mavericks/players/darrell-armstrong/profile/05/6/457/ NBA Fantasy Basketball Stats - Darrell Armstrong]




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[[Category:1968 births|Armstrong, Darrell]]
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[[Category:Living people|Armstrong, Darrell]]
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[[Category:American basketball players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:Dallas Mavericks players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:Dallas Mavericks players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:New Orleans Hornets players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:New Orleans Hornets players|Armstrong,Darrell]]
[[Category:Orlando Magic players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:Orlando Magic players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:African American basketball players|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:People from North Carolina|Armstrong, Darrell]]
[[Category:People from North Carolina|Armstrong, Darrell]]

Revision as of 02:20, 24 July 2006

Darrell Armstrong
Indiana Pacers
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
BornJune 22, 1968
Gastonia, North Carolina
NationalityUSA
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeFayetteville State
NBA draft1994: undrafted
Playing career1994–present
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Darrell Eugene Armstrong (born June 22, 1968 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is an NBA basketball player for the Indiana Pacers.

Early life

Armstrong played college basketball at Fayetteville State University. After college he was not drafted by the NBA, but played in the Global Basketball Association and United States Basketball League as well as in Europe.

NBA career

He first signed with the NBA as a free agent for the Orlando Magic in 1995. Armstrong won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1999 thus becoming the first player in NBA history to win both awards simultaneously. He subsequently became the starting point guard for the Magic. During the 2003 off-season, Armstrong signed with the New Orleans Hornets as a free agent. He was traded by the Hornets to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Dan Dickau and a second round draft pick on December 3, 2004. After appearing in the 2005-2006 NBA Finals with the Mavericks, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for guard Anthony Johnson in July 2006.

On July 7 2003, he was arrested after an incident outside an Orlando night club. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, but the case was eventually dismissed.

Player profile

Darrell has been long respected around the NBA for his intensity and hard-nosed defense. In his prime (1998-2000) he not only averaged double digit points per game, but also over two steals a game and over six assists. His defense is even more impressive than his numbers show because of his mastery of drawing charges. He is the epitome of hustle and energy and has been ever since he entered the NBA.