Leon Wood
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- For the author, see Leon J. Wood.
| Position | Shooting guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Born | March 25, 1962 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Arizona Cal-State Fullerton |
| Draft | 10th overall, 1984 Philadelphia 76ers |
| Pro career | 1984–1991 |
| Former teams | Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1986) Washington Bullets (1986) New Jersey Nets (1986-1987, 1989-1990) San Antonio Spurs (1987-1988) Atlanta Hawks (1988) Sacramento Kings (1990-1991) |
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| Gold | 1984 Los Angeles | United States | |
Osie Leon Wood III (born March 25, 1962 in Columbia, South Carolina), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1984 NBA Draft. A 6'3" shooting guard from California State University-Fullerton, Wood played in six NBA seasons for six different teams. He played for the 76ers, Washington Bullets, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings.
In his NBA career, Wood played in 274 games and scored a total of 1,742 points. He also won a gold medal as a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic basketball team coached by Bobby Knight.
Currently Wood is an NBA official.[1]
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[edit] External links
- "Wood Sues NBA" @ New York Times
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