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 "Al" Wood (born June 2, 1958) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Al Wood was known for his skills as a small forward and shooting guard.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Al Wood grew up in Gray, Georgia. He went to Jones County High School. During his high school years, he was a standout player. In 1977, he was chosen for the first-ever McDonald's All-American team. This team played in a special game called the Capital Classic.
College Career at North Carolina
After high school, Al Wood played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a very important player for his team.
- He scored about 16 points in each game.
- He grabbed about 5 rebounds per game.
- He made 56 percent of his shots from the field.
In 1981, he was named a second-team All-American. He was also a two-time First-team All-ACC player in 1979 and 1981. His jersey number, 30, was later honored by the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Professional Basketball Career
Al Wood was a top pick in the 1981 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks chose him as the 4th player overall in the first round. He played for four different NBA teams during his career:
He played in 417 NBA games in total. During his time in the NBA, he scored 4,902 points. His best season was in 1985–86 when he played for the Seattle SuperSonics. That year, he played in 80 games and scored 15.0 points per game. After his NBA career, he also played basketball overseas in Europe.
Beyond Basketball
After his professional basketball career, Al Wood became involved in ministry. He uses his experiences to inspire others.
External Links
- College stats at Sports Reference
- Professional stats at Basketball Reference
- Al's Ministry
See also
In Spanish: Al Wood para niños
