Jawann Oldham facts for kids
Oldham (left) taking a hook shot for the Knicks in 1986 against Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 4, 1957 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Cleveland (Seattle, Washington) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seattle (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1980–1996 |
| Career history | |
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| 1980 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1980–1981 | Montana Golden Nuggets |
| 1981–1982 | Houston Rockets |
| 1983–1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986–1987 | New York Knicks |
| 1987–1988 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1989–1990 | Santa Barbara Islanders |
| 1990 | Orlando Magic |
| 1990 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1990–1991 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1991 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1991–1992 | Tulsa Zone |
| 1992–1993 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1993 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 1995–1996 | Chicago Rockers |
| As coach: | |
| 2005–2006 | Oita Heat Devils |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,455 (4.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,353 (4.1 rpg) |
| Blocks | 546 (1.7 bpg) |
Jawann Oldham (born July 4, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a tall player, known for playing the "center" position, which is usually for the tallest player on the team. He was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 1980 NBA draft. He played for many teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for ten seasons.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Jawann Oldham was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. He went to Cleveland High School there. After high school, he played college basketball at Seattle University. During his time in college, he scored 1,530 points and grabbed 965 rebounds. These are impressive numbers for a college player! After his successful college career, he was picked by the Denver Nuggets in the 1980 NBA draft.
Jawann Oldham's Professional Career
Playing in the NBA
Jawann Oldham had a long career in the NBA. He played in 329 games in total. During these games, he scored 1,455 points. He played for several well-known teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers. He was also the last player for the Chicago Bulls to wear the number 33 jersey before the famous player Scottie Pippen wore it.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Jawann Oldham also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was another professional basketball league in the United States. He played for teams like the Montana Golden Nuggets, Santa Barbara Islanders, Rapid City Thrillers, Tulsa Zone, Oklahoma City Cavalry, and Chicago Rockers. In 1992, he was recognized for his great defense and was chosen for the CBA All-Defensive Team.
International Basketball Achievements
Jawann Oldham also represented his country on the international stage. He was part of the United States basketball team that won a gold medal at the 1979 Summer Universiade. This is a big sports event for university athletes from around the world.
After His Playing Career
After he stopped playing basketball professionally, Jawann Oldham continued to be involved in the sport. He helped start new basketball leagues in other countries. He was important in creating the Korean Basketball League in South Korea and the Continental Basketball Association in China during the 1990s. He also helped develop and coach for the bj league in Japan. Today, he runs the Jawann Oldham Professional Development Basketball Academy, which helps young players improve their skills in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
See also
In Spanish: Jawann Oldham para niños
