Eddie Phillips (basketball)

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Eddie Phillips
Personal information
Born (1961-09-29) September 29, 1961 (age 62)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolA. H. Parker
(Birmingham, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama (1978–1982)
NBA draft1982: 1st round, 21st overall pick
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Playing career1982–1995
PositionPower forward
Number51
Career history
1982–1983New Jersey Nets
1983–1984Latini Forlì
1984–1988Canarias
1988–1989Hapoel Holon
1989–1990Ferro Carril Oeste
1993–1994Beitar Ramat Gan
1994–1995Hapoel Holon
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Eddie Lee Phillips (born September 29, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA). At a height of 6'7", he played at the power forward position.

College career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ Basketball Guide, 1982-83. Sporting News Publishing Company. 1982. p. 31. ISBN 9780892040971.

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