Eddie Phillips (basketball)
Eddie Lee Phillips (born September 29, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player of the NBA. At a height of 6'7", he played at the power forward position.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1961 Birmingham, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | A. H. Parker (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| College | Alabama (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Playing career | 1982–1995 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 51 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1983–1984 | Latini Forlì |
| 1984–1988 | Canarias |
| 1988–1989 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1989–1990 | Ferro Carril Oeste |
| 1993–1994 | Beitar Ramat Gan בית"ר רמת גן |
| 1994–1995 | Hapoel Holon |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Phillips was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he played college basketball with the Crimson Tide. He averaged 16.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, during his college basketball career.
Professional career
Philipps was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1982 NBA draft, with the number 21 pick overall,[1] but he played in only one season in the NBA, averaging 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, in 48 games played.
He later starred in professional leagues in Italy, Spain, and Israel.
References
- Basketball Guide, 1982-83. Sporting News Publishing Company. 1982. p. 31. ISBN 9780892040971.
External links
- Eddie Phillips at Basketball-Reference.com
- Italian League Profile (in Italian)
- Spanish League Profile Archived November 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
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