Tom Burleson
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Players Basketball Tom Burleson

Tom Burleson, standing at an impressive 7 feet 2 inches, was a towering presence on the basketball court. His professional career began when he was selected as the third overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. Burleson quickly became known for his defensive skills and shot-blocking ability, which were assets to any team he

Tom Burleson, standing at an impressive 7 feet 2 inches, was a towering presence on the basketball court. His professional career began when he was selected as the third overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. Burleson quickly became known for his defensive skills and shot-blocking ability, which were assets to any team he

Career Stats

NBA 1975-1981

Points

4,190

Blocks

591

Rebounds

2,794

PPG

9.4

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Career Timeline

1975-1977

Seattle SuperSonics (NBA)

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1978-1980

Kansas City Kings (NBA)

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1981

Atlanta Hawks (NBA)

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Born Feb 24th, 1952

Height / Weight 7' 2" 225 lbs

School NC State

Position C

Jersey # 16

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