Английская Википедия:Eddie Lee Wilkins
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Eddie Lee Wilkins (born May 7, 1962) is an American former basketball player. A 6'10" forward/center[1] from Gardner-Webb University, Wilkins played in six NBA seasons for the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Early life
Wilkins graduated from Cass High School in Cartersville, Georgia.
College career
Wilkins played college basketball at Gardner-Webb University where he averaged 18.7 points during his career. During his junior season, he averaged 24.8 points per game.[2] In 1991, he was inducted into Gardner-Webb Athletics Hall of Fame.[3]
Professional career
Following his college career, Wilkins was selected by the New York Knicks in the sixth round (133rd pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft. In his debut, he scored an NBA career high 24 points.[4] During his rookie season, he averaged 5.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. He missed the entire 1985–1986 season with torn knee ligaments.[2]
Wilkins started the 1986–1987 season with Valladolid in Spain where he averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds before returning to the United States and signing with Rockford Lightning. In February 1987, he signed back with the Knicks.[5]
On November 15, 1990, he scored 20 points in 20 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers.[6]
When Pat Riley came to New York, Wilkins was released. He went to Italy for one season (1991–92, joining Ranger Varese), before returning to the NBA the next season, signing a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.[7] Towards the end of the 1992-93 season, on April 15, 1993, the Sixers were playing the Orlando Magic, who were led by rookie Shaquille O'Neal. On a rebound attempt, Wilkins and O'Neal collided and became entangled. Wilkins tore his achilles tendon, missing the remainder of the season. His career was effectively ended.[8]
In his NBA career, Wilkins played in 322 games[9] and scored a total of 1,534 points.
Personal life
His youngest son Evan Wilkins, better known by his stage name Ev Young is a singer-songwriter.Шаблон:Citation needed
In 1989, he established the Eddie Lee Wilkins Foundation, which later became the Eddie Lee Wilkins Youth Association. With the help of program director David Archer, Jr., Wilkins and the association began providing athletic and social intervention activities for youth in the Cartersville and North Georgia area. Wilkins currently runs a youth basketball league in Smyrna, Georgia for youth boys ages 4 – 6.Шаблон:Citation needed
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External links
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