John Gianelli
John Arec Gianelli (born June 10, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player. At a height of 6'10" (2.08 m ) tall, he played at the power forward and center positions.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1950 Stockton, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Edison (Stockton, California) |
| College | Pacific (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Playing career | 1972–1983 |
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1976 | New York Knicks |
| 1976–1977 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1977–1979 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1979 | Utah Jazz |
| 1980–1983 | Olimpia Billy Milano |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,210 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,188 (5.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 832 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career
Gianelli played college basketball at the University of the Pacific, with the Pacific Tigers.
Professional career
After college, Gianelli played eight seasons (1972–1980) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the New York Knicks, Buffalo Braves, Milwaukee Bucks, and Utah Jazz. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in his NBA career, and won a league championship with New York in 1973. He also played professionally in Italy for three years, with Olimpia Milano.
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