Gregory Donovan Ostertag was born on March 6,1973 and is an American former professional basketball player.
16 Facts About Greg Ostertag
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Greg Ostertag spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.
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Greg Ostertag averaged 22.5 points and 13 rebounds per game during his senior season, and capped the year by leading the Panthers to the 1991 state championship, the first-ever for the school's boys basketball team.
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Greg Ostertag saw limited action in his rookie year, but emerged as Utah's starting center during his second season.
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The Jazz made back-to-back appearances in the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, with Greg Ostertag providing strong defense in the playoffs against the likes of Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O'Neal.
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Nevertheless, Greg Ostertag made valuable contributions to the team on the defensive side of the floor, providing size and intimidation in the paint.
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Greg Ostertag never played full starter-level minutes, thus hindering his overall statistical totals, but he was one of the most efficient shot-blockers in the league during his career.
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Greg Ostertag led the NBA in blocked shot percentage twice and was particularly good at gaining possession of the ball after blocking a shot.
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Greg Ostertag's contract expired in 2004, making him a free agent in the league.
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Greg Ostertag played one final season with the Jazz, seeing limited action.
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Greg Ostertag played his final game on April 19,2006, a home contest against the Golden State Warriors.
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Greg Ostertag played 3:36 in the game, all in the first quarter.
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Greg Ostertag signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
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In 2002, Greg Ostertag donated a kidney to save the life of his sister Amy Greg Ostertag, who was dying of complications from type 1 diabetes; upon his return he became the first player in NBA history to play after donating an organ.
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Greg Ostertag has since been an advocate of organ donation.
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Greg Ostertag is a licensed Realtor with Century 21 Harvey Properties.