Cedric Ceballos

About

Former NBA small forward best known for his time with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990s. He also played for the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, and Miami Heat.

Before Fame

He attended Ventura College and Cal State Fullerton from 1986-1990. He was then taken 48th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

Trivia

He was a member of the 1992-1993 Phoenix Suns team that made it to the NBA Finals, the same year he led the NBA in field goal percentage. He made his lone All-Star Game in 1995 while with the Lakers.

Family Life

Born in Hawaii, he's of Mexican descent and was offered a spot on Mexico's 1992 Olympic basketball team.

Associated With

He beat Larry Johnson to win the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.