Lloyd Neal facts for kids
Neal (left) in 1977
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 10, 1950 Talbotton, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Talbotton (Talbotton, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee State (1968–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1972–1979 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1979 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,846 (11.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,370 (7.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 632 (1.5 apg) |
Lloyd Neal (born December 10, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Talbotton, Georgia. He played as a center or forward.
Neal spent his entire professional career with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Portland Trail Blazers. He played for them from 1972 to 1979. Even though he was 6 feet 7 inches tall, which was a bit shorter than many players in his position, he was known for his hard work and never giving up. Fans really admired him for his effort.
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Playing for the Trail Blazers
In his first year, the 1972–73 NBA season, Lloyd Neal had an amazing start. He averaged 13.4 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. This is called a "double-double" because he got double-digit numbers in two different statistics (points and rebounds). He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1973. This means he was one of the best new players in the league that year.
One of the most exciting parts of his career was winning the NBA Championship with the Trail Blazers in 1977. This was a huge achievement for the team and for Lloyd.
Career Highlights and Retirement
Lloyd Neal's basketball career ended in 1979 because of a knee injury. After he stopped playing, the Portland Trail Blazers honored him by retiring his jersey number, 36. When a team retires a jersey number, it means no other player on that team will ever wear that number again. It is a very special way to remember a player's contributions.
After his basketball career, Lloyd Neal went back to college and finished his degree in 1980. He then had a long career working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Portland.
Career Statistics Summary
During his time in the NBA, Lloyd Neal played in 435 games. He scored a total of 4,846 points, which averages out to 11.1 points per game. He also grabbed 3,370 rebounds, averaging 7.7 rebounds per game. He made 632 assists, averaging 1.5 assists per game. These numbers show how important he was to his team.
See also
In Spanish: Lloyd Neal para niños
