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'''William Henry "Smush" Parker''' (born ] ], in ]) is an American professional ] player, currently with the ].<ref name=HeatSigning>{{cite news|first=Barry|last=Jackson|pages=D1|title=Heat agrees to terms with guard Parker|date=July 27, 2008|publisher=]| url=http://www.miamiherald.com/416/story/184682.html}}</ref> Smush played ] in college, but moved to ] in the NBA. The name "Smush" was originally his father's nickname and was handed down to him by his uncle Naid (pronounced Nide), who died when Parker was eight years old. '''William Henry "Smush" Parker''' (born ] ], in ]) is an American professional ] player, currently with the ]<ref>{{cite news|first=Barry|last=Jackson|pages=D1|title=Heat agrees to terms with guard Parker|date=July 27, 2008|publisher=]| url=http://www.miamiherald.com/416/story/184682.html}}</ref>. Smush played ] in college, but moved to ] in the NBA. The name "Smush" was originally his father's nickname and was handed down to him by his uncle Naid (pronounced Nide), who died when Parker was eight years old.


Parker went undrafted following his sophomore season at ] in which he was Second Team All A-10 and Second Team NABC All-Region, and resided on the first floor of Alumni Court North dormitory. He had previously attended the ] as a freshman in the 1999-2000 season. He played for Newtown High School in ], ]. Parker went undrafted following his sophomore season at ] in which he was Second Team All A-10 and Second Team NABC All-Region, and resided on the first floor of Alumni Court North dormitory. He had previously attended the ] as a freshman in the 1999-2000 season. He played for Newtown High School in ], ].
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Little-known entering the 2005 season, Parker gained recognition as the starting ] for the Lakers under coach ]. Little-known entering the 2005 season, Parker gained recognition as the starting ] for the Lakers under coach ].


While many experts thought that either newly-signed veteran ] or ] would start at point guard, Parker became a surprise starter in the Lakers' season opener against the ] and went on to score at least 20 points in four of his first five Laker games. This impressed Jackson, and Parker found himself in the starting line-up. Starting from the 2005-06 season Parker started in 162 straight games games averaging 11.5 points. But during the last two games of the regular season and the playoffs (2006-2007), Parker lost his starting spot to rookie ]. On ], 2007, Parker signed with the ].<ref name=HeatSigning/> For the ], Parker will be wearing the jersey number 21.<ref>http://www.miamihoopsgear.com/miami/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&pf%5Fid=PACIADJPLIHCGLFC</ref> While many experts thought that either newly-signed veteran ] or ] would start at point guard, Parker became a surprise starter in the Lakers' season opener against the ] and went on to score at least 20 points in four of his first five Laker games. This impressed Jackson, and Parker found himself in the starting line-up. Starting from the 2005-06 season Parker started in 162 straight games games averaging 11.5 points. But during the last two games of the regular season and the playoffs (2006-2007), Parker lost his starting spot to rookie ]. On ], 2007, Parker signed with the ]. For the ], Parker will be wearing the jersey number 21.<ref>http://www.miamihoopsgear.com/miami/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&pf%5Fid=PACIADJPLIHCGLFC</ref>


Before stepping foot on an NBA floor, Parker honed his basketball skills at "The Cage" on ]'s West Fourth Street, earning the nickname "]" (which he also has tattooed on his right arm). Parker also has the nicknames "]" and "]", which he got from Randy Cruz, one of the co-founders of the Hoops In The Sun basketball league at ] in ], New York. Before stepping foot on an NBA floor, Parker honed his basketball skills at "The Cage" on ]'s West Fourth Street, earning the nickname "]" (which he also has tattooed on his right arm). Parker also has the nicknames "]" and "]", which he got from Randy Cruz, one of the co-founders of the Hoops In The Sun basketball league at ] in ], New York.
Parker played for Aris in Greece in season 2003-2004 and won the Greek Cup in the final against Olympiacos. Parker also played for Aris in Greece in season 2003-2004 and won the Greek Cup in the final against Olympiacos. Smush Parker just signed a contract to play with the ].


== Modeling career == == Modeling career ==
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==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

==Trivia==
*Smush Parker once made an appearance on the third season opener for ].
*Owns a ] which he dubbed the "Smushcalade".


==External links== ==External links==

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William Parker
File:Act smush parker.jpg
Miami Heat
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1981-06-01) June 1, 1981 (age 43)
New York, New York
NationalityUSA
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolNewtown High School (New York City)
CollegeFordham
NBA draft2002: Not drafted
Playing career2002–present
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William Henry "Smush" Parker (born June 1 1981, in New York, New York) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the Miami Heat. Smush played shooting guard in college, but moved to point guard in the NBA. The name "Smush" was originally his father's nickname and was handed down to him by his uncle Naid (pronounced Nide), who died when Parker was eight years old.

Parker went undrafted following his sophomore season at Fordham University in which he was Second Team All A-10 and Second Team NABC All-Region, and resided on the first floor of Alumni Court North dormitory. He had previously attended the College of Southern Idaho as a freshman in the 1999-2000 season. He played for Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens, New York.

Professional career

He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, and Aris Thessaloniki (FIBA) before signing a contract with the Lakers during the 2005 offseason.

Little-known entering the 2005 season, Parker gained recognition as the starting point guard for the Lakers under coach Phil Jackson.

While many experts thought that either newly-signed veteran Aaron McKie or Sasha Vujacic would start at point guard, Parker became a surprise starter in the Lakers' season opener against the Denver Nuggets and went on to score at least 20 points in four of his first five Laker games. This impressed Jackson, and Parker found himself in the starting line-up. Starting from the 2005-06 season Parker started in 162 straight games games averaging 11.5 points. But during the last two games of the regular season and the playoffs (2006-2007), Parker lost his starting spot to rookie Jordan Farmar. On July 26, 2007, Parker signed with the Miami Heat. For the Miami Heat, Parker will be wearing the jersey number 21.

Before stepping foot on an NBA floor, Parker honed his basketball skills at "The Cage" on Manhattan's West Fourth Street, earning the nickname "Grim Reaper" (which he also has tattooed on his right arm). Parker also has the nicknames "NBA Live" and "The Aviator", which he got from Randy Cruz, one of the co-founders of the Hoops In The Sun basketball league at Orchard Beach in the Bronx, New York.

Parker also played for Aris in Greece in season 2003-2004 and won the Greek Cup in the final against Olympiacos. Smush Parker just signed a contract to play with the Miami Heat.

Modeling career

As a high school student, Parker also modeled for Nautica apparel.

References

  1. Jackson, Barry (July 27, 2008). "Heat agrees to terms with guard Parker". Miami Herald. pp. D1.
  2. http://www.miamihoopsgear.com/miami/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&pf%5Fid=PACIADJPLIHCGLFC
  3. Bresnahan, Mike (January 31, 2006). "Diaper Dandy to Cagey Veteran". Los Angeles Times. pp. D1.

Trivia

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