Coniel Norman (September 24, 1953 - March 7, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played 99 NBA games.[1] He then served in the United States Army, lost touch with his family and friends and lived homeless for 27 years.[2] In 2010, he was reunited with his family.[3]
Personal information | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan | September 24, 1953
Died | March 7, 2022 Los Angeles, California | (aged 68)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Kettering (Detroit, Michigan) |
College | Arizona (1972–1974) |
NBA draft | 1973: 3rd round, 37th overall pick |
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
Playing career | 1974–1979 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 22, 11 |
Career history | |
1974–1976 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1978–1979 | San Diego Clippers |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
References
edit- ^ Connie Norman NBA & ABA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
- ^ "Coniel: "I've been given another chance at life." | NCSHA". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
- ^ Former Arizona star forward resurfaces – College Basketball Nation Blog- ESPN