Luke James Bonner (born March 28, 1985) is a retired American professional basketball player.

Luke Bonner
Personal information
Born (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39)
Concord, New Hampshire
NationalityAmerican
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolTrinity (Manchester, New Hampshire)
CollegeWest Virginia (2004–2005)
UMass (20062009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2012
PositionCenter
Career history
2009–2010Albacomp (Hungary)
2010Manchester Millrats (PBL)
2010Austin Toros (D-League)
2010–2012Neptūnas (Lithuania)
2012Austin Toros (D-League)
Career highlights and awards

Pro career

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Bonner started his professional career in 2009 with Hungarian club Albacomp,[1] where he averaged 9.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, before signing for the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League in February 2010.[2] At the beginning of the 2010–11 season, he signed with Lithuanian side Neptūnas.[3] He spent one year and a half there, before rejoining the Toros in January 2012.[4] However, he was waived due to injury one month later.[5]

Personal life

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Luke is the younger brother of Matt Bonner, who is a former a National Basketball Association (NBA) player.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Bonner Signs With Albacomp In Hungary". umassathletics.com. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  2. ^ "TOROS ADD LUKE BONNER". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 16, 2010. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  3. ^ "Lithuania - Neptunas inks American big guy Luke Bonner". mlbb.gr. September 10, 2010. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  4. ^ "Toros Add Luke Bonner". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 27, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Toros Re-Acquire Dawson, Waive Luke Bonner". realgm.com. RealGM, L.L.C. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  6. ^ Ken Rodriguez (April 14, 2010). "Bonner Brothers reunite deep in the heart of Texas". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
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