Kent Benson
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Kent Benson, a towering presence on the basketball court, embarked on his professional career after being selected as the first overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Benson was known for his physicality and strong defensive skills, which he honed during his collegiate years at Indiana University under the

Kent Benson, a towering presence on the basketball court, embarked on his professional career after being selected as the first overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Benson was known for his physicality and strong defensive skills, which he honed during his collegiate years at Indiana University under the

Career Stats

NBA 1978-1988

Points

6,168

Blocks

586

Rebounds

3,881

PPG

9.1

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Career Timeline

1978-1980

Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)

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1980-1986

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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1987

Utah Jazz (NBA)

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1988

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

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Born Dec 27th, 1954

Age 69 years old

Height / Weight 6' 10" 235 lbs

School Indiana

Position C

Jersey # 54

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