Walker Russell facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 26, 1960 Pontiac, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Pontiac Central (Pontiac, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 4 / Pick: 78th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1982–1988 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1983–1984 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1984 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1985 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1985–1986 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1986 | Kansas City Sizzlers |
| 1986–1987 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1987–1988 | Savannah Spirits |
| 1988 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1989 | Presto Ice Cream Makers |
| 1990 | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Walker D. Russell Sr. was born on October 26, 1960. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard. Russell is 6 feet 5 inches tall and was born in Pontiac, Michigan.
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Basketball Career
College Years
Walker Russell played college basketball for several teams. He started at Oakland Community College. Then he went to the University of Houston. Finally, he played for Western Michigan University.
Playing in the NBA
In 1982, Russell was chosen in the 1982 NBA draft. The Detroit Pistons picked him as the 78th player overall. He played for the Pistons for a while. He also played for other NBA teams. These included the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers.
Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Russell played in other basketball leagues. He played in the CBA. There, he was part of the Detroit Spirits team. This team later became the Savannah Spirits. He also played for the Kansas City Sizzlers.
Russell also played basketball in other countries. He went to the Philippine Basketball Association. In the Philippines, he played for two teams. These teams were the Presto Ice Cream Makers and the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
After Playing
After he stopped playing basketball, Walker Russell became a coach and scout. He worked as an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors. He also worked as a player scout for the New York Knicks.
His Son's Career
Walker Russell Sr. has a son named Walker Russell, Jr.. His son also became a professional basketball player. Walker Russell Jr. played college basketball at Chipola Junior College and Jacksonville State University. He also played in the NBA and the NBA D-League. Both father and son started their NBA careers with the Detroit Pistons.
See also
In Spanish: Walker Russell para niños
