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 (born September 23, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft. Jim Farmer played as a point guard or shooting guard. He was known for his strong defense and good jumping ability.
Farmer played for several NBA teams during his career. These included the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets. He played in the NBA for five seasons.
Basketball Career Highlights
Jim Farmer's best time in the NBA was during the 1990–91 season. He played in 25 games for the Denver Nuggets. During this season, he scored an average of 10.0 points per game. He was a helpful player who often came off the bench to contribute to his team.
Before joining the NBA, Farmer was a talented college player. He was named an All-SEC player during his senior year at the University of Alabama. In 1984, he traveled to Asia with a team called Athletes in Action.
Early Life and College
Jim Farmer grew up in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Houston Academy in Dothan in 1982. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at the University of Alabama. He played for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 1983 to 1987.
See also
In Spanish: Jim Farmer para niños
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