Personal information | |
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Born | Modesto, California | November 6, 1960
Nationality | American / Portuguese |
Listed height | 6 ft 8.7 in (2.05 m) |
Career information | |
High school | Modesto High School |
College | San Diego (1980–1982) |
NBA draft | 1982: undrafted |
Playing career | 1982–1997 |
Position | Power forward / center |
Career history | |
1984–1986 | Sangalhos |
1986–1988 | FC Porto |
1988–1989 | Ovarense |
1989–1992 | FC Porto |
1992–1995 | Benfica |
1995–1996 | Beira-Mar |
1996–1997 | Benfica |
Career highlights and awards | |
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