Perry Moss (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 11, 1958 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| High school | Amherst Regional (Amherst, Massachusetts) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northeastern (1978–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1982–1989 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1983–1984 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1985 | Tampa Bay Thrillers |
| 1985 | Washington Bullets |
| 1985–1986 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1986–1987 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1987–1988 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1988 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1989 | Topeka Sizzlers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 536 (3.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 210 (1.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 198 (1.5 apg) |
Perry Victor Moss (born November 11, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard and was known for his amazing skills on the court. Perry Moss played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also spent many years in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
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Perry Moss's Basketball Journey
College Basketball Days
Perry Moss played college basketball at Northeastern University. He was coached by Jim Calhoun. During his four years there, he scored an average of 15.2 points and grabbed 3.7 rebounds per game. These are good numbers for a college player!
In his final year, 1981–82, Perry was named the America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This was a very important award. He finished his college career as the second-highest scorer in his school's history, with 1,722 points.
In 1982, Perry played against future NBA star Dominique Wilkins. Even though his team lost, Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Jerry West was watching. He said that Perry Moss was the best guard he had seen that year.
Perry was known for his incredible dunks. He could jump 41 inches high! In 1981, he helped lead his team to their first conference championship. He also made many important shots. One time, he shot the ball from half-court to send a championship game into overtime. His team, Northeastern, won that game. He also made a last-second shot in the NCAA tournament. This helped Northeastern beat a highly ranked team, Fresno State.
The next year, Perry and his team did well again. He scored 23.7 points per game. He scored over 30 points in eight different games during his college career.
Playing Professionally
In 1982, the Boston Celtics picked Perry Moss in the NBA draft. He was the 69th player chosen overall. However, he was released by the Celtics before playing any games for them. He also signed with the New Jersey Nets later but was released again.
Perry then played for three years in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This league was a step below the NBA. He finally made his NBA debut in the 1985–86 season with the Washington Bullets. After playing for the Bullets, he also played for the Philadelphia 76ers that same season.
In the 1986–87 season, Perry played for the Golden State Warriors. In total, he played in 136 NBA games. He averaged 3.9 points and 1.5 assists per game in the NBA.
After his time in the NBA, Perry spent about ten years playing for many different CBA teams. Some of these teams included the La Crosse Catbirds and the Topeka Sizzlers. He even became a player-coach for some teams, like the Hartford HellCats and the Connecticut Pride. He finished his professional basketball career in 1997, playing for the Norwich Neptunes at 39 years old.
Personal Life
Perry Moss comes from a family of basketball players. His brother, Peter Moss, also played college basketball. Peter was named the Ivy League Player of the Year in 1980. Perry also has a sister, Paula Moss. She was the all-time leading scorer for Tufts University when she graduated in 1982.
In 2013, Perry Moss was honored for his great career. He was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Perry Moss para niños
