Tom Riker
American basketball player
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Thomas E. Riker (born February 28, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'10", 225 lb. center.
BornFebruary 28, 1950
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
High schoolSt. Dominic High School
(Oyster Bay, New York)
(Oyster Bay, New York)
Riker as a sophomore at South Carolina | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1950 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Dominic High School (Oyster Bay, New York) |
| College | South Carolina (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1972–1975 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | New York Knicks |
| 1973 | Allentown Jets |
| 1973–1975 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Riker was selected 8th overall in the 1972 NBA draft by the New York Knicks out of the University of South Carolina, and played three seasons for the Knicks from 1972 to 1975.
Riker was also selected in the 1972 ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars.
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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