Ted McClain facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1946 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Pearl (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee State (1967–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1971–1979 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1974 | Carolina Cougars |
| 1974–1976 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1976 | New York Nets |
| 1976–1977 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1977–1978 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1978 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1979 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,669 (8.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,627 (2.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,909 (3.4 apg) |
Theodore "Ted" McClain (born August 30, 1946) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a guard and was known for his strong defense. Ted played for eight seasons in two major leagues: the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Ted McClain's Basketball Journey
Ted McClain was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up loving basketball. He became a talented player during his school years.
College Basketball Star
Ted played college basketball at Tennessee State University. He was a standout player there. In 1970, his team reached the finals of the NCAA College Division tournament. Even though they lost, Ted was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. This showed how skilled he was.
Starting His Pro Career
After college, Ted was chosen by two different professional teams in 1971. The Atlanta Hawks picked him in the NBA draft. The Carolina Cougars picked him in the ABA draft. Ted decided to start his career with the Carolina Cougars in the ABA.
Playing in the ABA and NBA
Ted McClain played for several teams during his career. In the ABA, he played for the Carolina Cougars, Kentucky Colonels, and New York Nets. When the ABA merged with the NBA, he joined NBA teams. These included the Denver Nuggets, Buffalo Braves, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns.
Career Highlights and Records
Ted McClain had many great moments in his career.
- He won two ABA championships in a row (1975 and 1976).
- He was chosen as an ABA All-Star in 1974.
- He was named to the ABA All-Defensive First Team in 1974. This means he was one of the best defensive players in the league.
- He was the ABA steals leader in 1973.
- Ted holds an ABA record for the most steals in a single game. He had 12 steals against the New York Nets on December 26, 1973. This is a huge achievement!
Throughout his career, Ted averaged 8.4 points per game and 3.4 assists per game. He was a valuable player for every team he joined.
See also
In Spanish: Ted McClain para niños
