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Richard „Richey“ James Edwards (* 22. Dezember 1967 in Blackwood ; † (vermutlich) 1. Februar 1995 ) war ein walisischer Musiker, der von 1989 bis 1995 Gitarrist und Texter der Band Manic Street Preachers war.
November 1955 in Seattle, Washington) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Basketballspieler der Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers und Chicago Bulls der National Basketball Association (NBA).
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- James Franklin Edwards
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James Franklin Edwards was born on November 22, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. Edwards starred at Roosevelt High School. As a senior in 1973, he led the Roughriders to the big-school state basketball title, while receiving All-State and All-Metro honors at center. He also practiced cross country runningas a sophomore.
Edwards accepted a basketball scholarship from the hometown University of Washington, to play under coach Marv Harshman. As a freshman, he took over the starting duties at center, averaging 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest. As a sophomore, he registered 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. As a junior in the 1975–76 season, he averaged 17....
Los Angeles Lakers
Edwards was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 3rd round (46th overall) of the 1977 NBA draft. As a rookie, he was forced to become the team's starting center just a few minutes into the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, when starter Kareem Abdul-Jabbar broke his right hand in a fight with rookie Kent Benson. He led the team with averages of 17.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, until Abdul-Jabbar returned after missing the first 21 contests of the season. On December 13, the...
Indiana Pacers
Edwards enjoyed arguably his most productive years with the Indiana Pacers. He became the franchise's highest-scoring center, averaging 15.9 points over four seasons and also posted 7.5 rebounds per contest. The Pacers reached the playoffs for the first time in the 1980–81, under head coach Jack McKinney, and were swept 0–2 by the Philadelphia 76ersin the first round.
Cleveland Cavaliers
On May 26, 1981, he was signed as a veteran free agent by the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Pacers receiving a 1981 second round draft pick (#36-Ray Blume) and a 1982 second round draft choice (#40-Guy Morgan) as compensation. He spent parts of two seasons, averaging 16.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. On February 7, 1983, Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien desperately needed money to pay the team's payroll, so Edwards was traded along with a 1983 1st round draft pick (#21-Greg Kite) to the Phoen...
In April 1987, Edwards, along with Jay Humphries and Grant Gondrezick, was indicted by a Maricopa County, Arizona, grand jury investigating cocaine trafficking. Edwards was indicted on three counts, conspiracy to possess a narcotic drug, conspiracy to transfer a narcotic drug, and conspiracy to transfer or possess marijuana. Former Suns player Walt...
- 1977–1996
- Roosevelt (Seattle, Washington)
- Washington (1973–1977)
- 1977: 3rd round, 46th overall pick
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- Seattle, Washington, United States
- November 22, 1955
Complete career NBA stats for the Chicago Bulls Center James Edwards on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.
20. Sept. 2013 · James Edwards was the Pacers' top scorer in their NBA history, but he left for Cleveland in 1981 after a trade that cost them a chance to draft Michael Jordan. Learn how Edwards' departure affected the Pacers' franchise and his own career in this article.
Get the full career advanced stats for the Chicago Bulls Center James Edwards on ESPN. Includes assists, points and rebounds per 40 minutes.
