Jim Brewer (basketball) facts for kids
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| Born | December 3, 1951 Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
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| High school | Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Minnesota (1970–1973) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1973–1985 | |||||||||||||
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| 1973–1979 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 1979 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||
| 1979–1980 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 1980–1982 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 1982–1985 | Ford / Jollycolombani Cantù | |||||||||||||
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| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 4,099 (5.8 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 4,458 (6.3 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,038 (1.5 apg) | |||||||||||||
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James Turner Brewer (born December 3, 1951) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jim Brewer was known for his strong defense and rebounding skills. He played for several teams during his career. These included the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Early Life and High School Success
Jim Brewer grew up in Maywood, Illinois. He became a star player at Proviso East High School. This school is famous for its successful basketball teams.
In 1969, Jim led his high school team to win their first state championship. He was a center on the team. Many other future NBA players also came from Proviso East. These include Doc Rivers, Michael Finley, and Shannon Brown.
College Career at Minnesota
After high school, Jim Brewer went to the University of Minnesota. He played basketball for the Golden Gophers. One of his teammates was Dave Winfield. Dave later became a famous baseball player.
During a game in 1972, a big fight happened. Jim Brewer was involved in this incident. It was a difficult moment for the team.
Olympic Games Experience
Jim Brewer was part of the United States basketball team in the 1972 Summer Olympics. The team played in the gold medal game against the Soviet Union. This game was very controversial.
During the game, Jim was injured by a Soviet player. He could not continue playing. The United States team lost the game in a very close and disputed finish. They received the silver medal.
Professional NBA Career
After the Olympics, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked Jim Brewer in the 1973 NBA draft. He was the second player chosen overall.
When Jim scored a basket at a Cavaliers home game, the announcer would shout, "Two for the Brew!" He played nine seasons in the NBA. He was known for his strong defense. He was even named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice.
Playing in Italy and Winning a Championship
After his time in the NBA, Jim Brewer played basketball in Italy. He joined a team called Pallacanestro Cantù. He played with other great players there.
In 1983, Jim helped his Italian team win the Euroleague championship. This is a very important basketball competition in Europe.
Family Connections
Jim Brewer has a famous family connection in basketball. He is the uncle of Glenn "Doc" Rivers. Doc Rivers was also a successful NBA player. He is now a head coach in the NBA.
Jim is also the great-uncle of Doc's son, Austin Rivers. Austin also played as a point guard in the NBA.
Basketball Recognition
In 2007, the Illinois High School Association honored Jim Brewer. They named him one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament." This shows how important he was to high school basketball in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Jim Brewer para niños
