Al Wood facts for kids
Wood with North Carolina in 1981
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 2, 1958 Gray, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Jones County (Gray, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1977–1981) |
| NBA Draft | 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1981–1991 |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1982 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1982–1983 | San Diego Clippers |
| 1983–1986 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1986–1987 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1987–1988 | Basket Mestre |
| 1989–1990 | Omaha Racers |
| 1990–1991 | FC Mulhouse Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,902 (11.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,262 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 742 (1.8 apg) |
Martin Alphonzo Wood (born June 2, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a star player for the North Carolina Tar Heels in college.
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Who is Al Wood?
Al Wood was a talented basketball player known for his scoring. He played as a Small forward and shooting guard. He was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1981 NBA draft. He was the 4th player picked overall.
Early Life and High School Basketball
Al Wood grew up in Gray, Georgia. He went to Jones County High School. In 1977, he was picked for the very first McDonald's All-American team. This team plays a special game with the best high school basketball players.
College Basketball Star
Wood played college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was part of the North Carolina Tar Heels team. During his time there, he averaged 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. He also shot 56 percent from the field, which is a very good shooting percentage.
In 1981, he was named an All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country. His jersey number, 30, was later honored by the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Playing in the NBA
Al Wood played in 417 games during his NBA career. He scored a total of 4,902 points. He played for four different NBA teams:
- The Atlanta Hawks
- The San Diego Clippers
- The Seattle SuperSonics
- The Dallas Mavericks
His best year in the NBA was during the 1985–86 season with the SuperSonics. He played in 80 games that year and averaged 15.0 points per game. After his time in the NBA, Al Wood also played basketball overseas in countries like Italy and France.
See also
In Spanish: Al Wood para niños
