Dorie Murrey facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 7, 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Cass Technical (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Detroit Mercy (1963–1966) |
| NBA Draft | 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1966–1972 |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1967 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1967–1970 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1970 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1970–1972 | Baltimore Bullets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,683 (4.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,555 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 226 (0.6 apg) |
Dorie S. Murrey was born on September 7, 1943. He is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a forward and center. These positions are usually for taller players. Dorie Murrey was 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall.
He played college basketball at the University of Detroit Mercy. After college, he joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). His NBA career lasted from 1966 to 1972.
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NBA Career Highlights
Starting His Journey
Dorie Murrey was chosen in the 1966 NBA draft. The Detroit Pistons picked him as the 12th player in the second round. This was a big step for his basketball career.
Moving to New Teams
Dorie Murrey was part of two "expansion drafts." An expansion draft happens when new teams join the league. They get to pick players from older teams.
- In 1967, the Pistons made him available. The new Seattle SuperSonics team chose him.
- In 1970, the SuperSonics made him available. The new Portland Trail Blazers team picked him.
Playing for Different Teams
Dorie Murrey played for several NBA teams. He started with the Detroit Pistons. Then he played for the Seattle SuperSonics for a few years. In the 1970–71 season, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers. After just three games, he was traded. He moved to the Baltimore Bullets.
Career Statistics Overview
During his six years in the NBA, Dorie Murrey played 357 games. He averaged 4.7 points per game. He also grabbed 4.4 rebounds per game. Rebounds are when a player gets the ball after a missed shot. He also had 0.6 assists per game. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores.
Images for kids
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Dorie Murrey playing for the Seattle SuperSonics.
See also
In Spanish: Dorie Murrey para niños
