Cleveland Buckner

Cleveland Buckner (August 17, 1938 – October 5, 2006) was an American basketball player. A forward-center from Yazoo City, Mississippi, he played collegiately for the Jackson State University and was selected by the New York Knicks in the 6th round (51st pick overall) of the 1961 NBA Draft. He played 68 games for the Knicks in the NBA from 1961 to 1963.

Cleveland Buckner
Personal information
Born(1938-08-17)August 17, 1938
Yazoo City, Mississippi
DiedOctober 5, 2006(2006-10-05) (aged 68)
Jackson, Mississippi
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeJackson State (1958–1961)
NBA draft1961 / Round: 6 / Pick: 51st overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1961–1963
PositionPower forward / Center
Number12
Career history
19611964New York Knicks
Career statistics
Points411 (6.0 ppg)
Rebounds240 (3.5 rpg)
Assists44 (0.6 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

After Knicks center Darrall Imhoff fouled out in the second half, Buckner was forced into duty against Wilt Chamberlain during Chamberlain's 100-point game on March 2, 1962. The rookie had a career-high 33 points on 16-of-26 in the field plus 8 rebounds in the historic contest. Starting center Phil Jordon was unavailable because of an injury.


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