James Hardy (basketball)
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BornDecember 1, 1956
Knoxville, Alabama, U.S.
Knoxville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2020 (aged 64)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1956 Knoxville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2020 (aged 64) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jordan (Long Beach, California) |
| College | San Francisco (1975–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978: 1st round, 11th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New Orleans Jazz |
| Playing career | 1978–1990 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1980 | New Orleans / Utah Jazz |
| 1980–1981 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
| 1981 | Crispa Redmanizers |
| 1981–1982 | Utah Jazz |
| 1982–1984 | A.P.U. Udinese |
| 1984–1985 | Mister Day Siena |
| 1985–1988 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 1988–1989 | Olympique Antibes |
| 1989–1990 | CB Ourense |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,410 (5.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,312 (5.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 315 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
James Percivell Hardy (December 1, 1956 – December 29, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. Hardy played the forward position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1982. He played collegiately at the University of San Francisco. At 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) and 220 pounds (100 kg), he played as a power forward.
Hardy was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz. In four seasons with the Jazz (who relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979), he averaged 5.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
