Bird Averitt
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Bird Averitt, known for his dynamic presence on the basketball court, played professionally in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the mid-1970s. Born William Rodney Averitt on July 22, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he gained attention for his scoring ability and agility as a guard. Averitt's basketball journey began at Pepperdine University,

Bird Averitt, known for his dynamic presence on the basketball court, played professionally in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the mid-1970s. Born William Rodney Averitt on July 22, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he gained attention for his scoring ability and agility as a guard. Averitt's basketball journey began at Pepperdine University,

Career Stats

ABA 1974-1976

Points

3,349

#86 All-Time

Blocks

41

#70 All-Time

Steals

256

#23 All-Time

PPG

14.2

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1974

San Antonio Spurs (ABA)

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1975-1976

Kentucky Colonels (ABA)

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1977

Buffalo Braves (NBA)

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1978

New Jersey Nets (NBA)

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1978

Buffalo Braves (NBA)

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Born Jul 22nd, 1952

Height / Weight 6' 1" 170 lbs

School Pepperdine

Position G

Jersey #s 10 · 14 · 15

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