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Don Adams

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PositionSmall forward
Height / weight1.98 m / 95 kg
Born27 Nov 1947 (66 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
NicknameSamrt

Donald Adams was an American professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association and the American Basketball Association. Teams he has played for include the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, and Buffalo Braves.

Player Profile

Donald Lamar Adams was born on November 27, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, and passed away on December 25, 2013, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He stood 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg.

He shot right and played small forward throughout his career.

High School and College Career

Adams attended South Fulton High School in South Fulton, Georgia. He then played college basketball at Northwestern University from 1967 to 1970.

Professional Career

Selected 120th overall by the San Diego Rockets in the 1970 NBA Draft, Adams played for both the San Diego and Houston Rockets after the team relocated.

He later played for the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons before joining the ABA's Spirits of St. Louis. He concluded his professional career with the Buffalo Braves in 1977.

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Don Adams FAQ

When Was Donald Lamar Adams Drafted into the NBA?

Adams was drafted in 1970, 8th round, 120th overall pick by the San Diego Rockets.

How many NBA Teams did Donald Lamar Adams Play in the NBA?

He played for four NBA teams: San Diego/Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Buffalo Braves.

When and where was Donald Lamar Adams born?

He was born on November 27, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia.