William McDonald (born October 5, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He graduated from the University of South Florida.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1979 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Joseph S. Clark (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| College | South Florida (1999–2003) |
| NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2020 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Élan Chalon |
| 2004–2005 | Gran Canaria |
| 2005–2007 | Estudiantes |
| 2007–2009 | Tau Ceramica |
| 2009–2010 | Gran Canaria |
| 2010–2011 | DKV Joventut |
| 2011–2012 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2012 | Petron Blaze Boosters |
| 2012 | Mets de Guaynabo |
| 2012–2013 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2013 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2013–2014 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2014–2015 | Jiangsu Monkey King |
| 2015 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2016 | Caciques de Humacao |
| 2016–2017 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2017 | Boca Juniors |
| 2017–2018 | Yokohama B-Corsairs |
| 2018–2019 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 2019–2020 | Yokohama B-Corsairs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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In March 2012, McDonald was ejected from a game while playing for Petron Blaze Boosters. During an 80–94 loss to Barako Bull Energy, McDonald was ejected for throwing the ball into Mick Pennisi's forehead. The ejection trended on YouTube because of Pennisi's 'delayed flop'.[1][2]
McDonald was drafted 5th overall in the 2019 BIG3 draft by the Ball Hogs. In that year's season, McDonald ranked fourth in scoring and second in rebounding among all players in the league.
The Basketball Tournament
editWilliam McDonald played for Overseas Elite in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. In four games, he averaged 3.5 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game on 67 percent shooting. Overseas Elite reached the championship game and played Eberlein Drive, winning 70-58 for their fourth consecutive TBT Title.
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
edit| * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Baskonia | 24 | 12 | 17.8 | .559 | — | .634 | 4.6 | .6 | .5 | .6 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| 2008–09 | 21 | 21* | 21.1 | .579 | .357 | .625 | 4.2 | .9 | .7 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | |
| Career | 45 | 33 | 19.3 | .568 | .357 | .631 | 4.4 | .7 | .6 | .8 | 9.0 | 9.5 | |
References
edit- ^ "Mick Pennisi Epic Flop!". Retrieved July 27, 2018 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Golliver, Ben (March 21, 2012). "Video: Mick Pennisi with the worst basketball flop of all time?". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.