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Calvin Garrett
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Personal information
Born (1956-07-11) July 11, 1956 (age 69)
Parsons, Tennessee, U.S.
High school East Nashville
(Nashville, Tennessee)
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College
  • Austin Peay (1975–1977)
  • Oral Roberts (1978–1980)
NBA Draft 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career 1980–1984
Career history
1980–1982 Houston Rockets
1982–1983 Montana Golden Nuggets
1983–1984 Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards
  • Horizon League Player of the Year (1980)

Calvin Eugene Garrett is a former American basketball player. He was born on July 11, 1956, in Parsons, Tennessee. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, he played as a Small forward during his career. Garrett is known for playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Calvin Garrett's Basketball Journey

Calvin Garrett had an exciting journey through college basketball before reaching the NBA. He played for two different college teams.

College Years

Garrett started his college basketball career at Austin Peay State University. He played there from 1975 to 1977. Later, he transferred to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He played for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles from 1978 to 1980.

During his time at Oral Roberts, Garrett was a standout player. In 1980, he was named the Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award recognized him as the best player in his college league that season.

Joining the NBA

After his successful college career, Calvin Garrett was ready for the professional league. In 1979, he was chosen in the NBA draft. The Chicago Bulls picked him in the third round as the 47th overall pick.

Garrett began his NBA career in 1980. He played for two well-known teams during his time in the league.

Playing for the Rockets

Calvin Garrett spent three seasons with the Houston Rockets. He played for them from the 1980–81 season through the 1982–83 season. During these years, he contributed to the team as a small forward.

Time with the Lakers

After his time with the Rockets, Garrett joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He played one season with the Lakers during the 1983–84. The Lakers are one of the most famous teams in NBA history.

Calvin Garrett retired from professional basketball in 1984. His career included playing for some of the top teams in the NBA.

References

  • Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com

See also

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