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.

Eddie Phillips
Personal information
Born (1961-09-29) September 29, 1961
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
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 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
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
1993–1994Betar Ramat Gan
1994–1995Hapoel Holon
Career highlights and awards
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

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