Jim O'Brien (basketball, born 1951)
James M. O'Brien (born November 7, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] After a collegiate career at the University of Maryland, O'Brien was selected in both the 1973 ABA draft and 1973 NBA draft.[1][2] The Indiana Pacers, then of the ABA, selected him in the third round,[2] while the Cleveland Cavaliers chose him in NBA's third draft round as well.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1951 Falls Church, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | J. E. B. Stuart (Falls Church, Virginia) |
| College | Maryland (1970–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973 / Round: 3 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1973–1975 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 44, 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1974 | New York Nets |
| 1974–1975 | Memphis Sounds |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
O'Brien played for the New York Nets and Memphis Sounds in the ABA but never played in the NBA.[1] He won the ABA championship in 1973–74 with the Nets.[1]
References
- "Jim O'Brien NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- "1973 ABA Draft". The Draft Review. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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