Gerald Glass
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| Position | Guard-Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Born | November 12, 1967 Greenwood, Mississippi |
| College | Delta State Mississippi |
| Draft | 20th overall, 1990 Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Pro career | 1990–present |
| Former teams | Minnesota Timberwolves (1990-1992) Detroit Pistons (1992-1993) New Jersey Nets (1995-1996) Charlotte Hornets (1996) |
Gerald Damon Glass (born November 12, 1967, in Greenwood, Mississippi) is an American former professional basketball player.
Glass played collegiately at Delta State University and the University of Mississippi, where he placed fourth in the nation in scoring as a junior. He finished his career, after just two seasons, as the school's sixth leading all-time scorer. Glass was affectionatley referred to as "World Class Glass" at Ole Miss. He gained national attention with his legendary matchups against LSU's Chris Jackson.
He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 20th overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. As a rookie, Glass set a Timberwolves franchise record for a resreve with 32 points off the bench versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Glass also played for the Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets and Charlotte Hornets in four NBA seasons from 1990–1996. His best season as a pro was in 1991-92 for the Timberwolves, when he appeared in 75 games averaging 11.5 points per game.
