Bill Turner (basketball)
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BornFebruary 18, 1944
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 14, 2023 (aged 79)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1944 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2023 (aged 79) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Akron, Ohio) |
| College | Akron (1963–1967) |
| NBA draft | 1967: 3rd round, 27th overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Francisco Warriors |
| Playing career | 1967–1973 |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Number | 12, 22, 13, 34, 20, 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | San Francisco Warriors |
| 1969–1970 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1971–1972 | San Francisco/Golden State Warriors |
| 1972 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1972–1973 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,597 (5.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,039 (3.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 167 (0.6 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
William R. Turner III (February 18, 1944 – October 14, 2023) was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Turner played college basketball for the Akron Zips.
Turner died on October 14, 2023, at the age of 79.[1]
