Earl Tatum facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 26, 1953 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marquette (1972–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1976–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1977 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1977–1978 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978 | Boston Celtics |
| 1978–1979 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1979–1980 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,508 (9.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 682 (2.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 507 (1.9 apg) |
William Earl Tatum (born July 26, 1953) is a former professional basketball player from Mount Vernon, New York. He was a tall player, about 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) and 185 pounds (84 kg), who played as a guard. He was known for his skills in high school and college.
Earl Tatum played high school basketball in Mount Vernon, New York. In 1972, he was chosen as the best large-school player of the year by the New York State Sportswriters Association. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at Marquette University.
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Earl Tatum's NBA Career
Earl Tatum was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 1976 NBA draft. He was the 21st player chosen overall.
Playing for the Lakers
Tatum played for the Lakers from 1976 to 1977. During the 1977 NBA playoffs, which was his only time playing in the postseason, he did very well. He scored an average of 13.6 points and grabbed 4.8 rebounds in 11 games. The Lakers won against the Golden State Warriors but then lost to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Moving to Other Teams
After his time with the Lakers, Earl Tatum played for four other teams in the NBA. He played for the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons. His last season in the NBA was with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979–80. He played for five different teams in total during his four years in the league.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Earl Tatum had a notable college career, being named a second-team All-American in 1976. His jersey number, 43, was even retired by the Marquette Golden Eagles, which is a big honor!
During his NBA career, Tatum scored a total of 2,508 points. He also had 682 rebounds and 507 assists. These numbers show he was a well-rounded player who contributed to his teams in many ways.
See also
In Spanish: Earl Tatum para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with most steals in a game
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Recent photo of Earl Tatum @ legendsofbasketball.com
