Lee Winfield facts for kids
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Lee Winfield, 1972 (yellow).
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 4, 1947 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | February 4, 2011 (aged 64) |
| High school | Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1969 / Round: 3 / Pick: 32nd overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1969–1976 |
| Career history | |
| 1969–1973 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1973–1975 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1975–1976 | Kansas City Kings |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,959 (7.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 828 (2.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,003 (2.5 apg) |
Leroy "Lee" Winfield (born February 4, 1947 – died February 4, 2011) was a talented American professional basketball player. He played as a guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several years.
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Playing Career in the NBA
Lee Winfield was 6 feet 2 inches tall and played as a guard. He started his professional basketball journey in 1969. He was a member of three different NBA teams during his career.
Time with the Seattle SuperSonics
Winfield began his NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics. He played for them from 1969 to 1972. His best seasons were in 1970–71 and 1971–72. During these years, he scored more than 10 points per game on average. This showed his skill as a scorer for the team.
Playing for the Buffalo Braves
After his time in Seattle, Winfield joined the Buffalo Braves. He played for the Braves from 1973 to 1974. He was part of the Braves' teams that made it to the playoffs in 1974 and 1975. Making the playoffs is a big achievement for any NBA team.
Final Season with Kansas City Kings
In his last professional season in 1975, Lee Winfield played for the Kansas City Kings. Throughout his entire professional career, he averaged 7.3 points per game. This means he was a consistent player who contributed to his teams.
Life After Playing Basketball
After retiring from playing, Lee Winfield continued to be involved in basketball. He became an assistant coach at several colleges.
- Saint Louis University
- University of Missouri
- St. Louis Community College
He helped train and guide young basketball players at these schools.
Later Life and Legacy
Lee Winfield passed away on his 64th birthday, February 4, 2011. He had been battling colon cancer. He is remembered for his contributions as a player and coach in basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Lee Winfield para niños
