Purvis Short
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Purvis Short, a talented small forward, made a name for himself in the world of professional basketball with his scoring prowess and smooth shooting touch. Born on July 2, 1957, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Short honed his skills at Jackson State University, where he became a standout player. His college career was marked by impressive performances, which caught the

Purvis Short, a talented small forward, made a name for himself in the world of professional basketball with his scoring prowess and smooth shooting touch. Born on July 2, 1957, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Short honed his skills at Jackson State University, where he became a standout player. His college career was marked by impressive performances, which caught the

Career Stats

NBA 1979-1990

Points

14,607

Assists

2,123

Steals

878

PPG

17.3

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Career Timeline

1979-1987

Golden State Warriors (NBA)

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1988-1989

Houston Rockets (NBA)

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1990

New Jersey Nets (NBA)

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Born Jul 2nd, 1957

Height / Weight 6' 7" 210 lbs

School Jackson State University

Position F · G

Jersey #s 45 · 10

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