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 was a talented power forward who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several teams during the 1970s.
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Willie Norwood: A Basketball Star
Willie Norwood was born in Carrollton, Mississippi. He grew up loving basketball and became a strong player. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, he was well-suited for the power forward position.
College Career and NBA Draft
Willie attended Alcorn State University from 1965 to 1969. He played college basketball for the Alcorn State Braves. After a successful college career, he was ready for the professional leagues. In the 1969 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons picked him in the second round as the 19th overall choice.
Playing in the NBA
Willie Norwood played in the NBA from 1971 to 1978. He was a member of three different teams:
- The Detroit Pistons
- The Seattle SuperSonics
- The Portland Trail Blazers
He was known for his strong play as a power forward. Over his NBA career, he averaged 7.5 points per game. He also collected 1,597 rebounds and made 364 assists.
Career Highlights
Willie Norwood played in 430 NBA games during his career. He showed consistent effort and skill on the court. His time with the Pistons, SuperSonics, and Trail Blazers helped shape his legacy as a professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Willie Norwood para niños
