Jimmy D. Lampley (born July 2, 1960) is a retired professional basketball center who played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1986–87 season. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he was drafted in the fifth round of the 1983 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, who he never played for.[1] Lampley signed with three teams who he never appeared in a game for: the Dallas Mavericks, the Washington Bullets and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1960-07-02) July 2, 1960 (age 62) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Passaic County Technical Institute (Wayne, New Jersey) |
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NBA draft | 1983 / Round: 5 / Pick: 102nd overall |
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
Position | Center |
Number | 11, 52, 50 |
Career history | |
1983–1984 | Detroit Spirits |
1985–1986 | Baltimore/Rockford Lightning |
1986 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1986–1989 | Rockford Lightning |
1989–1990 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
1990 | Quad City Thunder |
1990–1991 | Tulsa Fast Breakers |
1991 | Pensacola Tornados |
1991–1992 | Columbus Horizon |
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While his NBA career was brief, he had a long and successful career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).[2][3] He played 314 games over eight seasons and for seven teams. Averaging 13.8 points and 8.9 rebounds, he was named to the all-league team for the 1988–89 season[4] and appeared in two All-Star games.[5]
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