Ron Lee facts for kids
Ron Lee, 1977
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 2, 1952 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| High school | Lexington (Lexington, Massachusetts) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oregon (1972–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1976–1986 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1979 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1979–1980 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1980–1982 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1983 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1985–1986 | Alviks BK |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,285 (7.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,219 (2.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,688 (3.8 apg) |
Ronald Henry Lee (born November 2, 1952) is an American former basketball player. He played for six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ron Lee was known for his amazing energy and determination on the court. He was a star player in college before joining the NBA.
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College Basketball Career
Ron Lee played college basketball for the University of Oregon from 1972 to 1976. He was a key player for the team, known for his fearless effort. His team was even called the "Kamikaze Kids" because of their all-out style.
Oregon Ducks Records
Ron Lee is still the all-time leading scorer for the University of Oregon. He scored 2,085 points during his four seasons. He also ranks second in career assists with 572. He is first in field goals made (838) and fifth in free throws made (409).
College Honors
- He was named first-team All-Pac-8 in all four seasons he played.
- He also made many All-American lists in his last three seasons.
- In 1998, Ron Lee was honored by being inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Ron Lee was a top pick in the 1976 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns chose him as the tenth player overall. Interestingly, the NFL's San Diego Chargers also picked him in the 1976 NFL draft, even though he didn't play football in high school or college!
NBA Highlights
- In his first NBA season, Ron Lee was named to the 1977 NBA All-Rookie Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league.
- The next season, he led the entire NBA in steals. This shows how good he was at taking the ball from opponents.
- Ron Lee was a fan favorite because he always gave his best effort on the court.
Teams Played For
Ron Lee played for several NBA teams during his career:
- Phoenix Suns (1976–1978)
- New Orleans Jazz (1978)
- Atlanta Hawks (1979)
- Detroit Pistons (1979–1981)
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Ron Lee continued his basketball career. He played for three years in Italy. Later, he also played in Sweden for Alviks BK.
Family and Basketball
Ron Lee comes from a family of talented basketball players.
- His older brother, Russ Lee, was also a great college basketball player. Russ was a sixth overall pick in the 1972 NBA draft.
- Ron has another brother named Eugene who played basketball at Marshall University.
- His third brother, Gerald Lee Sr., played college basketball and then professionally in Finland. Gerald Lee Sr. is the all-time leading scorer in Finnish professional basketball.
- Ron's nephew, Gerald Lee, is also a professional basketball player from Finland.
See also
In Spanish: Ron Lee para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with most steals in a game
