James W. Slaughter (May 13, 1928 – August 2, 1999) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Slaughter was selected in the 1951 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at South Carolina.[1] He played for the Baltimore Bullets in 1951–52 and averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest in 28 career games.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 13, 1928 Bristol, Tennessee |
| Died | August 2, 1999 (aged 71) Central, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jefferson (Roanoke, Virginia) Augusta Military Academy (Fort Defiance, Virginia) |
| College | South Carolina (1947–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951: 4th round, 31st overall pick |
| Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks | |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1952 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1952 | Washington Capitols |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editSource[1]
Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951–52 | Baltimore | 28 | 18.8 | .321 | .603 | 5.3 | .9 | 5.3 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Jim Slaughter NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
External links
edit- Jim Slaughter @ TheDraftReview
- After 50 years, Jim Slaughter still stands tall. (Adamson, Scott). February 8, 2008. Retrieved on February 7, 2013.
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