Earl Rashad Clark was born on January 17,1988 and is an American professional basketball player for Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
27 Facts About Earl Clark
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Earl Clark played college basketball for the University of Louisville and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA draft.
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Earl Clark was a 2006 McDonald's All-American, as well as a fourth-team Parade All-American.
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Early in his junior season, Clark announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the 2009 NBA draft.
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Earl Clark was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA draft.
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Earl Clark made his first career three pointer on January 28,2010.
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Earl Clark was sent to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League on March 15,2010, after only averaging 2.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 7.6 minutes in 45 games.
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On January 9,2013, Earl Clark had a breakthrough night, playing 27 minutes and setting personal bests with 22 points and 13 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Earl Clark had been playing sparingly, but he received extended playing time after injuries to Lakers big men Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, and Jordan Hill.
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Earl Clark had three double-doubles over six games, and he was named a permanent starter even after Gasol returned.
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On July 12,2013, Earl Clark signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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On February 20,2014, Earl Clark was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Henry Sims and two future second-round picks in exchange for Spencer Hawes.
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On February 27,2014, Earl Clark signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks.
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On September 25,2014, Earl Clark signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On October 31,2014, Earl Clark was acquired by the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On December 10,2014, Earl Clark signed with the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association after reaching a buyout with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
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On March 27,2015, Earl Clark signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
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On October 30,2015, Earl Clark was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.
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On January 16,2016, Earl Clark was traded to the Delaware 87ers in exchange for a 2016 second round pick.
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On May 24,2016, Earl Clark signed with Henan Roaring Elephants of the Chinese National Basketball League.
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On July 19,2019, Earl Clark signed with Spanish club San Pablo Burgos.
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Earl Clark became their "franchise player", averaging 12.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in the Liga ACB.
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Earl Clark travelled to the US to be with his family after the ACB league cancellation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On June 19,2020, Earl Clark signed with the Korean team Anyang KGC.
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On December 22,2020, Earl Clark signed with Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Spanish Liga ACB.
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On December 31,2021, Earl Clark signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.
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Earl Clark was then later waived on January 21,2022, without playing a game for the team.