Sam Perkins
Career Overview

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Sam Perkins, known for his smooth shooting and calm demeanor, played an influential role in the NBA landscape during his career. Born on June 14, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, Perkins first gained attention as a standout player at the University of North Carolina. His college career was marked by a national championship in 1982, where he played

Sam Perkins, known for his smooth shooting and calm demeanor, played an influential role in the NBA landscape during his career. Born on June 14, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, Perkins first gained attention as a standout player at the University of North Carolina. His college career was marked by a national championship in 1982, where he played

Career Stats

NBA 1985-2001

Points

15,324

Blocks

933

Rebounds

7,666

#80 All-Time

PPG

11.9

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Career Timeline

1985-1990

Dallas Mavericks (NBA)

Player

1991-1993

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

Player

1993-1998

Seattle SuperSonics (NBA)

Player

1999-2001

Indiana Pacers (NBA)

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Born Jun 14th, 1961

Age 63 years old

Height / Weight 6' 9" 235 lbs

School UNC

Position F · C

Jersey #s 41 · 44 · 14 · 40

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