Derek Grimm | |
Position: | Small forward |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 9 |
Weight Lb: | 230 |
Number: | 54 |
Birth Date: | 3 August 1974 |
Birth Place: | Peoria, Illinois |
Nationality: | American |
High School: | Morton (Morton, Illinois) |
College: | Missouri (1993–1997) |
Draft Year: | 1997 |
Team1: | Sacramento Kings |
Years2: | 1998–1999 |
Team2: | Hitachi Osaka |
Years3: | 1999 |
Team3: | Shell Turbo Chargers |
Years4: | 1999–2000 |
Team4: | St. Louis Swarm |
Years5: | 2001–2002 |
Team5: | Kansas City Knights |
Years6: | 2002 |
Team6: | Darüşşafaka |
Years7: | 2002–2003 |
Team7: | Dakota Wizards |
Years8: | 2003–2004 |
Team8: | Bashkimi |
Years9: | 2005 |
Team9: | Gary Steelheads |
Years10: | 2005 |
Team10: | Fastlink |
Bbr: | grimmde01 |
William Derek Grimm (born August 3, 1974) is an American professional basketball player.
A 6'9" forward from the University of Missouri, Grimm was never drafted by a National Basketball Association (NBA) team but did play for the Sacramento Kings during the 1997–98 NBA season. He appeared in nine games and scored a total of 14 points. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he was selected by the La Crosse Bobcats in the fifth round (50th overall) of the 1997 CBA Draft.[1] He also played with the CBA's Dakota Wizards in 2003[2] and with the Gary Steelheads in 2005.[3]
He has also played professionally in the IBL, Turkey, Kosovo, Philippines, Poland, Netherlands, and Japan.[4]