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- Position: Forward
- Height: 6-9
- Weight: 225 lbs.
- Born: Febuary 27, 1961 in Gastonia, North Carolina
- High School: Ashbrook in Gastonia, North Carolina
- College: University of North Carolina
- Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1982 NBA Draft
- NBA Debut: October 29,1982
- Association(s): Hall of Fame, NBA
Jerseys Worn
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42
Los Angeles Lakers
1983-1994