Sam Bowie
American basketball player (born 1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the basketball player. For the rugby league player, see Sam Bowie (rugby league).
Samuel Paul Bowie (born March 17, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. A national sensation in high school and outstanding collegian and Olympic team member, Bowie's professional promise was undermined by repeated injuries to his legs and feet. In spite of the setbacks, the 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and 235 lb (107 kg) center played ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1961-03-17) March 17, 1961 (age 63) Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Lebanon (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) |
College | Kentucky (1979–1984) |
NBA draft | 1984: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
Playing career | 1984–1995 |
Position | Center |
Number | 30, 31 |
Career history | |
1984–1989 | Portland Trail Blazers |
1989–1993 | New Jersey Nets |
1993–1995 | Los Angeles Lakers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 5,564 (10.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 3,845 (7.5 rpg) |
Blocks | 909 (1.8 bpg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Projected as a solid first-rounder in the 1984 NBA draft, Bowie was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers as the second selection, ahead of Michael Jordan.