Bob Wilkerson facts for kids
Wilkerson in 1976
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1954 Anderson, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Madison Heights (Anderson, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (1973–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1976–1983 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1976–1977 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1977–1980 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1980–1981 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1981–1983 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| As coach: | |
| 1986–1990 | Colorado (assistant) |
| 1990–1991 | Maryland Eastern Shore (assistant) |
| 1991–1992 | Maryland Eastern Shore (interim HC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,424 (10.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,236 (4.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,835 (3.4 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Robert Lee Wilkerson, born on August 15, 1954, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a guard and forward.
Wilkerson is 6 feet 6 inches tall. He was born in Anderson, Indiana. He went to Indiana University. There, he was part of the Hoosiers team that won the NCAA Championship in 1976. From 1976 to 1983, he played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. During his NBA career, he scored an average of 10.1 points per game.
Early Life and College Basketball
Bob Wilkerson grew up in Anderson, Indiana. He loved basketball from a young age. He played for Madison Heights High School. After high school, he went to Indiana University.
At Indiana, Wilkerson became a key player for the Hoosiers. The team was very strong during his time there. In 1976, his team achieved something amazing. They won the NCAA Championship. This was a huge win for the university. It showed Wilkerson's talent and teamwork.
Professional NBA Career
After his successful college career, Bob Wilkerson was ready for the pros. In 1976, he was picked in the first round of the NBA draft. The Seattle SuperSonics chose him as the 11th overall pick. This meant he was one of the top young players entering the league.
Wilkerson played for several teams during his NBA career.
- He started with the Seattle SuperSonics in 1976.
- Then, he moved to the Denver Nuggets from 1977 to 1979.
- In 1980, he played for the Chicago Bulls.
- Finally, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1981 to 1982.
Throughout his time in the NBA, Wilkerson was known for his all-around play. He scored points, grabbed rebounds, and made assists. He averaged 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. These numbers show he was a valuable player for his teams.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player in 1983, Bob Wilkerson stayed involved in basketball. He became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Colorado Buffaloes. This was from 1986 to 1990.
Later, he became an assistant coach for Maryland Eastern Shore. He was there from 1990 to 1991. For a short time, he was also the interim head coach for Maryland Eastern Shore. This means he led the team temporarily.
See also
In Spanish: Bob Wilkerson para niños
