When did Jim Ard play in the NBA?

1970 to 1978. His NBA career spanned from 1970 to 1978.

When did Jim Ard become an NBA Champion?

1976. Ard won the 1976 NBA Championships along with the rest of the Boston Celtics.

When did Jim Ard retire from basketball?

1978. He last played basketball professionally in 1978.

Jim Ard | Profile, Stats & Career

Jim Ard is a former professional basketball player from the United States of America. He played in the National Basketball Association from 1970 to 1977. In 1976, he won an NBA Championship along with the rest of the Boston Celtics.

Teams he played for include the New York Nets, Boston Celtics, and the Chicago Bulls. He also played for a short while with the Memphis Tams in the American Basketball Association.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Jimmie Lee Ard was born on September 19, 1948, in Seattle, Washington. He stands 203 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. He is a right-handed Center.

Following his retirement from basketball, he worked in executive sales positions for a number of private companies.

High School and College Career

Ard attended Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Cincinnati and was there from 1967 to 1970.

From 1968 to 1970, he was named to the First-team All-MVC. In 1970, he was named the MVC Player of the Year.

Professional Career

Ard turned pro in 1970 and was selected in the 1st round as the 6th overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics. He was then traded to the New York Knicks. In 1973, he signed with the Memphis Tams in the ABA.

From 1974 to 1977, he played for the Boston Celtics and he was part of the team that won the 1976 NBA Championships. Before he retired, he played for the Chicago Bulls from 1977 to 1978.