Willie Norwood (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1947 Carrollton, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Marshall (Carrollton, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alcorn State (1965–1969) |
| NBA Draft | 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1970–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1971 | Caen Basket Calvados |
| 1971–1975 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1975–1977 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1977 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1978 | Rochester Zeniths |
| 1978 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,209 (7.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,597 (3.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 364 (0.8 apg) |
Willie B. Norwood (born August 8, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward. Willie Norwood was known for his strong play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1970s.
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Willie Norwood's Early Life and College
Willie Norwood was born in Carrollton, Mississippi. He grew up loving basketball. He went to Alcorn State University for college. There, he played for the Alcorn State Braves basketball team from 1965 to 1969. His skills on the court helped him get noticed by professional teams.
Willie Norwood's NBA Career
Willie Norwood was chosen by the Detroit Pistons in the 1969 NBA Draft. He was the 19th pick in the second round. He officially started his NBA career in 1971.
Norwood played for several teams during his time in the NBA. He spent most of his career with the Detroit Pistons. He also played for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a strong player who helped his teams by scoring points and grabbing rebounds.
Over his NBA career, Willie Norwood played in 430 games. He averaged 7.5 points per game. He also collected 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. His best scoring season was in 1972-73 with the Pistons, where he averaged 8.3 points per game.
Willie Norwood's Teams
Willie Norwood played for these teams during his professional career:
- 1970–1971: Caen Basket Calvados (France)
- 1971–1974: Detroit Pistons
- 1975–1976: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1977: Detroit Pistons
- 1978: Rochester Zeniths (CBA)
- 1977–1978: Portland Trail Blazers
He retired from professional basketball in 1978.
See also
In Spanish: Willie Norwood para niños
