Roy Hinson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1961 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Franklin (Somerset, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rutgers (1979–1983) |
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1983–1991 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1986 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1986–1988 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1988–1991 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,206 (14.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,452 (6.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 882 (1.7 bpg) |
Roy Hinson (born May 2, 1961) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1983 NBA draft. He was the 20th player picked overall.
Roy went to Franklin High School in Franklin Township, New Jersey. After high school, he played college basketball at Rutgers University. Rutgers is located in nearby New Brunswick.
Roy Hinson was a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches. He played as a power forward and center. He played in the NBA for eight seasons, from 1983 to 1991. He played for the Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Nets.
Roy Hinson's NBA Career
Roy Hinson had his best year in professional basketball during the 1985–86 season. He was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers at that time. He played in all 82 games that season. He averaged 19.6 points per game, which was a great achievement.
Slam Dunk Contest
In 1986, Roy Hinson also took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. This is a fun competition where players show off their amazing dunking skills. He finished seventh out of eight contestants in the contest.
Career Statistics
During his entire NBA career, Roy Hinson played in 507 games. He scored a total of 7,206 points. He also grabbed 3,452 rebounds and made 882 blocks.
Moving to New Teams
After his successful 1986 season, Roy Hinson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavaliers traded him for the very first pick in the 1986 draft. That pick became a famous player named Brad Daugherty.
After joining the 76ers, Roy Hinson later moved to the New Jersey Nets. He was not able to reach the same high level of play he had with the Cavaliers. He eventually retired from basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Roy Hinson para niños
