Anthony Frederick

Anthony Frederick (December 7, 1964 – May 29, 2003) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'7" forward from Santa Monica College and Pepperdine University, Frederick played in three NBA seasons. He played for the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets. In his NBA career, Frederick played in 147 games and scored a total of 718 points. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the sixth round (133rd pick overall) of the 1986 NBA draft.

Anthony Frederick
Personal information
Born(1964-08-07)August 7, 1964
Los Angeles, California
DiedMay 29, 2003(2003-05-29) (aged 38)
Woodland Hills, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolGardena (Los Angeles, California)
College
NBA draft1986 / Round: 6 / Pick: 133rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career1986–1999
PositionSmall forward
Number22, 41, 24
Career history
1986–1987La Crosse Catbirds
1987–1988Mississippi Jets
1988–1989Indiana Pacers
1989–1990Real Madrid
1990–1991Oklahoma City Cavalry
1991Sacramento Kings
1991–1992Charlotte Hornets
1992–1993Dinamo Sassari
1993–1994Sato Aris
1994–1995Rapid City Thrillers
1995–1996Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins
1998–1999ALM Évreux
1999Olympique Antibes
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-WCAC (1985)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

In addition to his time in the NBA, Frederick played four seasons in the Continental Basketball Association for the La Crosse Catbirds, Mississippi Jets, Oklahoma City Cavalry and Rapid City Thrillers.[1]

Frederick died of an apparent heart attack on May 29, 2003, at the age of 38.[2]

References

  1. 1995-96 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 290
  2. Staff (2003-06-04). "Former Pepperdine basketball standout Anthony Frederick dies". malibutimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-07.


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