Granville Waiters facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1961 Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | March 23, 2021 (aged 60) Columbus, Ohio |
| High school | Columbus East (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (1979–1983) |
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1983–1990 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1985 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1985–1986 | Houston Rockets |
| 1986–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1989 | FC Barcelona |
| 1989–1990 | Cajabilbao |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 606 (2.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 540 (2.2 rpg) |
| Blocks | 185 (0.7 bpg) |
Granville S. Waiters (January 8, 1961 – March 23, 2021) was a professional basketball player from America. He was known for playing the center position. This position is usually for the tallest players on a basketball team.
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Who Was Granville Waiters?
Granville Waiters was a very tall athlete. He stood 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall. He also weighed 225 pounds (102 kilograms). He played basketball for many years.
College Basketball Star
Granville played college basketball for Ohio State University. He was a key player for their men's basketball team. In his final season, 1982-83, he was a team captain. He scored about 10.4 points per game. He also grabbed 7.5 rebounds per game.
NBA Career Highlights
After college, Granville was chosen in the 1983 NBA Draft. The Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the second round. However, his draft rights were sold to the Indiana Pacers. He started his NBA career with the Pacers. He played two seasons with them.
Playing for Top Teams
After the Pacers, Granville played for other famous NBA teams. He joined the Houston Rockets for a season. Then, he played for the Chicago Bulls. He stayed with the Bulls until 1988. During his time in the NBA, he averaged 2.4 points per game. He also averaged 2.2 rebounds per game.
Playing Basketball in Europe
In 1988, Granville left the NBA. He moved to Europe to continue his basketball career. He played in the Spanish league. He was a member of two Spanish teams. He played for FC Barcelona Basquet from 1988 to 1989. Then, he played for Cajabilbao from 1989 to 1990.
Life After Basketball
After his playing career, Granville Waiters stayed active. He was involved in helping his community. He worked on humanitarian efforts in his home state of Ohio. He passed away on March 23, 2021. He was 60 years old when he died in Columbus, Ohio.
