Gaylon Nickerson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 5, 1969 Osceola, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Wichita North (Wichita, Kansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1994–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | Galatasaray S.K. |
| 1995 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1995–1996 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1996–1997 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1997 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1997 | Washington Bullets |
| 1997 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1997 | Pallacanestro Virtus Roma |
| 1997–1998 | Cáceres CB |
| 1998–2000 | CB Valladolid |
| 2002 | Oklahoma Storm |
| 2003 | Mansfield Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points (NBA) | 15 (3.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds (NBA) | 5 (1.3 rpg) |
| Assists (NBA) | 1 (0.3 apg) |
Gaylon Harrel Nickerson, born on February 5, 1969, is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a Shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other basketball leagues around the world. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas.
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Gaylon Nickerson's Basketball Career
Gaylon Nickerson attended several colleges during his basketball journey. He played for the Wichita State Shockers, Butler Community College, Kansas State Wildcats, and Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers. These experiences helped him prepare for a professional career.
NBA Draft and Early Professional Play
In 1994, Gaylon Nickerson was chosen in the 1994 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was the 34th player picked overall, in the second round. Even though he was drafted by the Hawks, he played only a few games in the NBA. During the 1996–97 NBA season, he played for both the San Antonio Spurs and the Washington Bullets.
Success in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Gaylon also played in the CBA. This was another important basketball league in the United States. He was drafted into the CBA in 1994, also in the second round.
Gaylon had a great season in 1996–97 while playing for the Oklahoma City Cavalry. He was the top scorer in the entire CBA that year! He averaged 22.5 points in each game. This showed how skilled he was at scoring points.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Gaylon Nickerson earned some special awards during his time in the CBA. In 1996, he was named the CBA Newcomer of the Year. This award goes to a player who makes a big impact in their first full season in the league. The next year, in 1997, he became the CBA scoring champion. These achievements highlight his talent and dedication to basketball.
