Jimmy D. Lampley (born July 2, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player who was a center for 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 waived him before the start of the season.[1] Lampley signed with three teams who he never appeared in a game for: the Dallas Mavericks, the Washington Bullets and the Milwaukee Bucks.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1960 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 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) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1983: 5th round, 102nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Playing career | 1983–1992 |
| 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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Raised in Paterson, New Jersey,[3] Lampley played prep basketball at Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, New Jersey and collegiately for the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Little Rock Trojans.[2] While his NBA career was brief, he had a long and successful career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).[4][5] 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[6] and appeared in two All-Star games.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Motta cuts rookie Lampley for loafing in practice". Tyler Morning Telegraph. October 11, 1983. p. 21. Retrieved March 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Jim Lampley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Dave D'Alesaandro (February 20, 1983). "Lampley: Little Rock's rock". The Record. pp. S11, S14. Retrieved January 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
Lampley, who had transferred from Vanderbilt, gave them a lot to talk about. The Paterson native averaged 15 points and seven rebounds as a junior to lead the Trojans to a 19–8 record and the Trans America Athletic Conference regular-season title last season.
- ^ Wade Merry (November 3, 1989). "Skyforce hope 6-foot-11 center gives team boost". Argus-Leader. p. 29. Retrieved March 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lee Cochran (November 17, 1989). "Lampley gives Skyforce big CBA boost". Argus-Leader. p. 29. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ Craig DeVrieze (January 3, 1990). "Late-arriving Lampley glad to be joining the Thunder fold". The Rock Island Argus. p. 19. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ 1992–93 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 311
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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