David Laury
David Laury III | |
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| Born | April 9, 1993 New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 2015–2019 |
| Known for | Playing for Lamar State, Iona, NBA G League, Puerto Rico and Israeli basketball leagues |
David Laury III (born April 9, 1993) is a retired American professional basketball athlete. His collegiate basketball career included playing for Lamar State and Iona, followed by professional stints in the NBA G League, as well as leagues in Puerto Rico and Israel.
High school career
Originally from New Jersey, Laury attended several high schools: Collingswood High School during his freshman year, Riverside High School for his sophomore and junior seasons, and completed his senior year at Nia Prep in East Orange. While at Nia Prep, he played a key role in achieving a 26–6 record under the guidance of coach Vincent Robinson.
College career
Laury started his college basketball journey at Lamar State, where as a freshman he averaged 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, shooting close to 60% and delivering multiple performances with double-digit points and double-doubles.
He transferred to Iona for his sophomore year, eventually posting senior year averages of 20.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. These statistics ranked him second in both scoring and rebounding within the MAAC. His outstanding play earned him the MAAC Player of the Year honor. Additionally, he led Iona to secure the regular season MAAC title and recorded 16 double-double games.
Professional career
Following the 2015 NBA draft where he was not selected, Laury signed with Turkish team Yeşilgiresun Belediye on June 28, 2015; however, he departed before the season commenced and returned to the United States. On October 31, he was chosen eighth overall by the Delaware 87ers in the 2015 NBA Development League Draft. Later, on March 2, 2017, he was traded to the Windy City Bulls.
Laury inked a deal with Israeli squad Maccabi Ashdod on August 5, 2017, for the 2017–18 campaign. Notably, on October 29, he scored 22 points on an efficient 8-for-10 shooting effort, alongside grabbing 11 rebounds and providing 3 assists in an 86–74 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem. Two days afterward, he was honored as co-Israeli League Round 4 MVP, sharing the accolade with teammate Sek Henry.
On October 21, 2018, Laury participated in the training camp for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League, but ultimately did not secure a spot on their final roster.
He returned to Israel on November 24, 2019, signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv for the remainder of that season; however, he parted ways with the club four days later due to personal circumstances.
The Basketball Tournament
In the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament, Laury represented Gael Nation. Over two games, he averaged 15 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2 blocks per contest. Gael Nation advanced to the second round before being eliminated by Armored Athlete.
Personal life
Laury holds a degree in Mass Communications.