Born: June 2, 1976. Cleveland, OhioHigh School: Central Catholic School
College: Eastern Michigan University
Earl Boykins stands only 5'5 and weights 135lbs. But yet he has defeated the odds of making it to the NBA and was the man that was counted to make the big shots under pressure situations. He is the second shortest player ever to play in the NBA after Muggsy Bogues who stands 5'3.
Earl Boykins played in college for the Eastern Michigan Eagles where he would eventually be be the second highest scorer in the nation with an average with 25.7 points per game while shooting 47% from the field. After his amazing college career, surprisingly Earl was not chosen in the NBA draft.
He persevered. Playing for the CBA rockford lightning then eventually earning a 10 day contract with the New Jersey Nets. He would continue to go back and forth between the NBA with 10 day contracts and with the CBA.
His hard work and determination would eventually help him earn a spot on the Golden State Warriors where he excelled as a 6th man and was counted on to make clutch shots at the end of games. He would continue his efforts when he signed with the Denver Nuggets and had a huge highlight when he had broken the overtime record with 15 points(now surpassed by Gilbert Arenas).
He now plays for Virtus Bologna and has a contract for 3.5 Million for one year.
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