Personal information | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | January 17, 1962
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Abraham Lincoln (Brooklyn, New York) |
College | Ohio (1980–1984) |
NBA draft | 1984: 4th round, 78th overall pick |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Playing career | 1984–1998 |
Position | Power forward |
Career history | |
1984–1985 | Varese |
1985–1986 | Aurora Desio |
1986 | Jersey Jammers |
1987–1988 | TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1988–1989 | CB Valladolid |
1989–1991 | Cholet Basket |
1991 | A.P.U. Udine |
1991–1992 | Columbus Horizon |
1992 | Hasselt |
1992–1993 | ASA Sceaux |
1993–1995 | Regatas San Nicolás |
1995–1996 | Atlético Peñarol |
1997–1998 | Obras Sanitarias |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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