Jim Farmer facts for kids
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| Born | September 23, 1964 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
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| High school | Houston Academy (Dothan, Alabama) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Alabama (1983–1987) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1987–1997 | |||||||||||||
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| 1987–1988 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 1989 | Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Pensacola Tornados | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | Pensacola Tornados | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Birmingham Bandits | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Columbus Horizon | |||||||||||||
| 1993 | Scavolini Pesaro | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Yakima Sun Kings | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Fort Wayne Fury | |||||||||||||
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James Hubert Farmer, known as Jim Farmer, is a former American professional basketball player. He was born on September 23, 1964. Jim was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft. He played as a point guard or shooting guard.
Jim Farmer played for several teams during his five seasons in the NBA. These teams included the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets.
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Playing in the NBA
Jim Farmer was known for his great jumping ability. He was also a strong player who often came off the bench to help his team. One of his best times in the NBA was during the 1990–91 season. While playing for the Denver Nuggets, he averaged 10.0 points per game in 25 games.
College Basketball
Before joining the NBA, Jim Farmer played college basketball at the University of Alabama. He was a standout player for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In his senior year, he was named an All-SEC player. He was especially known for his tough defense. In 1984, he even traveled to Asia with a special basketball team called Athletes in Action.
Later Career and National Team
After his time in the NBA, Jim Farmer continued to play basketball professionally. He played for various teams in different leagues, including the Pensacola Tornados, Birmingham Bandits, Rapid City Thrillers, Columbus Horizon, and Yakima Sun Kings. He also played internationally for Scavolini Pesaro in Italy.
Jim Farmer also represented the United States in international competitions. He won a gold medal with the national team at the 1997 FIBA Americas Championship in Montevideo. This shows he was a top player not just in the NBA, but also on the world stage.
Personal Life
Jim Farmer grew up in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Houston Academy in Dothan in 1982. He is a proud native of Alabama, where his basketball journey began.
See also
In Spanish: Jim Farmer para niños
