Jim Cleamons
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Jim Cleamons embarked on his professional basketball journey when he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 1971 NBA Draft. However, it was with the Cleveland Cavaliers that he began to establish himself as a reliable player. Cleamons played as a guard, known for his defensive skills and ability to support his

Jim Cleamons embarked on his professional basketball journey when he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 1971 NBA Draft. However, it was with the Cleveland Cavaliers that he began to establish himself as a reliable player. Cleamons played as a guard, known for his defensive skills and ability to support his

Career Stats

NBA 1972-1980

Points

5,412

Assists

2,531

Steals

533

PPG

8.3

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Career Timeline

1972

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

Player

1973-1977

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

Player

1978-1980

New York Knicks (NBA)

Player

1980

Washington Bullets (NBA)

Player

1997-1998

Dallas Mavericks (NBA)

Head Coach

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Born Sep 13th, 1949

Age 75 years old

Height / Weight 6' 3" 185 lbs

School Ohio State

Position G

Jersey #s 11 · 5 · 35 · 33

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