John Warren (basketball, born 1947)

John Warren Jr. (born July 7, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.^[1] He was a 6'3" swingman.

Born (1947-07-07) July 7, 1947 (age 79)

Sparta, Georgia, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)

High schoolFar Rockaway (Queens, New York)

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John Warren

Personal information
Born	(1947-07-07) July 7, 1947 (age 79) Sparta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Far Rockaway (Queens, New York)
College	St. John's (1966–1969)
NBA draft	1969: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Drafted by	New York Knicks
Playing career	1969–1976
Position	Shooting guard / small forward
Number	16, 11
Career history
1969–1970	New York Knicks
1970–1974	Cleveland Cavaliers
1975–1976	Long Island Sounds
Career highlights
NBA champion (1970)
Career NBA statistics
Points	1,814 (6.0 ppg)
Rebounds	687 (2.3 rpg)
Assists	564 (1.9 apg)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Born in Sparta, Georgia, Warren attended Far Rockaway High School in Queens, New York,^[2] and played college basketball for the St. John's Red Storm from 1966 to 1969. He scored 1,306 points in 84 games and was considered his team's strongest defender. The St. John's basketball media guide says that Warren "was perhaps St. John’s most complete player".^[3]

After his collegiate career, Warren played five seasons (1969–1974) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 6.0 points per game and won a league championship with New York in 1970. He currently holds the record for most field goals made without a miss in Cleveland Cavaliers history (12 for 12).^[4]

While playing for the Cavaliers on December 9, 1970, Warren mistakenly scored for the Portland Trail Blazers on a fast break lay-up at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Leroy Ellis of Portland received credit for the points, although he had tried to block the shot.^[5]

Warren was elected to the St. John's Hall of Fame in 1986.^[3] He currently resides in New York with his wife, Rhia.^[6] He has two children, John III and Joy.