David Batton is an American former professional basketball player who played in both the National Basketball Association for Washington Bullets and San Antonio Spurs and Italian basketball leagues, like Antonni Siena and Gabetti Cantu.
Player Profile
David Robert Batton was born on March 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland.
He stands 208 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 109 kg. He shot right and played center throughout his career.
| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 109 kg |
| Born | 26 Mar 1956 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Dave |
| Team History | |
San Antonio
|
1983 |
Washington Bullets
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1982 - 1983 |
| Antonini Siena | 1980 - 1981 |
| Gabetti Cantù | 1978 - 1979 |
High School and College Career
Batton attended Delaware County High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where he earned Third-team Parade All-American honors in 1974. He then played college basketball at Notre Dame University from 1974 to 1978.
Professional Career
After being selected by the New Jersey Nets in the 1978 NBA Draft, Batton began his professional career in Italy with Gabetti Cantù, where he won the FIBA Saporta Cup in 1979 and was named the Finals Top Scorer.
He continued playing in Italy with Antonini Siena (1980-1981) before joining the NBA.
He made his NBA debut with the Washington Bullets on October 30, 1982, and concluded his career with the San Antonio Spurs in 1983.
Career Highlights
- 1979 - FIBA Saporta Cup Champion
- 1979 - FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer
- 1974 - Third-team Parade All-American
