Elmore Spencer facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 6, 1969 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Booker T. Washington (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Pro career | 1992–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1995 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1995–1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1996 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1998–1999 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2000–2001 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 923 (5.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 555 (3.5 rpg) |
| Block | 170 (1.1 bpg) |
Elmore Spencer is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on December 6, 1969. Spencer played as a center in the NBA.
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Elmore Spencer's Basketball Journey
Elmore Spencer was a tall and talented basketball player. He played for several teams during his career. His journey took him from college courts to the biggest basketball league in the world, the NBA.
Early Life and College Years
Spencer was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He started playing basketball at a young age. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta.
After high school, Spencer played college basketball at a few different schools. He started at the University of Georgia for one year. Then he went to Connors State College. There, he helped his team win the NJCAA National title in his second year. This was a big achievement for him and his team. Finally, he played for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.
Becoming an NBA Player
In 1992, Elmore Spencer was chosen in the 1992 NBA draft. The Los Angeles Clippers picked him in the first round. He was the 25th player chosen overall. This meant he was one of the top young basketball players in the country.
Professional Career Highlights
Elmore Spencer played for five seasons in the NBA. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Seattle SuperSonics.
His best year in the NBA was during the 1993-94 season. He was playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. That year, he played in 76 games. He averaged 8.9 points per game, which was a great contribution to his team.
After his time in the NBA, Spencer also played for other professional teams. These included the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the Fort Wayne Fury. He finished his professional career in 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Elmore Spencer para niños
