ESPN PRESENTS...THE LIFE: LARRY HUGHES

College Career

Coming from Christian Brothers High School

in St. Louis, Larry Hughes chose to stay in state. Hughes played for St. Louis to he could help his mother pay medical bills for his brother that has brother who has heart problems.

Hughes scored 20.9 during his first and only year in college. He was awarded:

consensus national Freshman of the Year

Conference USA Freshman of the Year

Honorable Mention All-America

NBA Draft 1998

After deciding that he will support his ill brother, Hughes decides to apply for the NBA Draft.

At Draft Day, Philidelphia tabs Larry Hughes as their 8th Pick.

Rookie Season

The NBA Lockout delayed the start of Hughes' career. Once it got going, he showed some promise.

In 50 games, Hughes averaged over 9 points and 4 rebounds under 20 minutes a game.

First NBA Start

Date: March 6, 1999

Versus: Boston Celtics

Points: 21

Rebounds: 7

Assist: 5

2nd Season

When his sophomore year came around, Hughes wasn't too happy to average 20 minutes a game. Friction between Hughes and coach Larry Brown went public for a period of time. Hughes would eventually be traded during the midseason.

As a Warrior

The three-way trade sent Hughes to Golden State, Toni Kukoc to Philly and Starks to Chicago.

As a Warrior for the rest of the season, Hughes talent woud be showcase. In 32 Games, Hughes would go on to average 22.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.1 assist in over 40 minutes a game.

Career High

Date: April 9, 2000

Versus: Denver Nuggets

Points: 44

Christian Brothers High School

in St. Louis, Larry Hughes chose to stay in state. Hughes played for St. Louis to he could help his mother pay medical bills for his brother that has brother who has heart problems.

Hughes scored 20.9 during his first and only year in college. He was awarded:

consensus national Freshman of the Year

Conference USA Freshman of the Year

Honorable Mention All-America

Utah Jazz