Al Fleming (basketball)
Albert Fleming, Jr. (April 5, 1954 – May 14, 2003) was a professional basketball small forward who played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics during the 1977–78 season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 5, 1954 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | May 14, 2003 (aged 49) Michigan City, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Elston (Michigan City, Indiana) |
| College | Arizona (1972–1976) |
| NBA draft | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1978 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He attended the University of Arizona where he played for the basketball program. When he finished his career, he was the all-time school leader for scoring. He has since moved down to the tenth all-time in scoring, as well as fifth in field goal percentage and fourth in rebounds per game.[1]
Fleming was drafted by the Phoenix Suns during the second round (30th pick overall) in the 1976 NBA Draft, but was waived before the start of the season. He signed with the Pacers on October 13, 1972, but was waived a week later. In July, he signed with the SuperSonics and finished the season with them. Seattle waived Fleming in November 1973.
After his career in the NBA was over, he played with teams in Sweden, Italy, Israel, Portugal and Uruguay.
Fleming retired at age 28 and resided in his hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. After being diagnosed with cancer five years prior, Fleming died after on May 14, 2003, at age 49.[2]
References
- "#22 Greatest Wildcat of All Time: Al Fleming". Arizona Wildcats Athletic Department. University of Arizona. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- "Former Arizona star Fleming dies at 49". Associated Press. SI.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.