Michael F. Newlin (born January 2, 1949) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A feisty 6'4" (1.93 m), 200 lb (91 kg) guard from the University of Utah, he played 11 professional seasons (1971–1982), spending most of his time with the Houston Rockets. He played in several playoff series, including the 1977 Eastern Conference Finals, which the Rockets would lose to the Philadelphia 76ers led by Julius Erving. He also played for the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks. He had his finest season in 1980–81, when he averaged 21.4 points per game for the Nets, and he retired in 1982 with 12,507 career points.
![]() Newlin from the 1970 Utonian | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1949-01-02) January 2, 1949 (age 73) Portland, Oregon |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Saint Francis (La Cañada Flintridge, California) |
College | Utah (1968–1971) |
NBA draft | 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 24th overall |
Selected by the San Diego Rockets | |
Playing career | 1971–1982 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 14 |
Career history | |
1971–1979 | Houston Rockets |
1979–1981 | New Jersey Nets |
1981–1982 | New York Knicks |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 12,507 (14.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 2,494 (3.0 rpg) |
Assists | 3,364 (4.0 apg) |
Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
1971 NBA draft | |
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First round | |
Second round |
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