Jim McMillian
Basketball player, NBA champion
Born
March 11th, 1948
77 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played the majority of his career in the NBA during the 1970s and early 1980s. Contributed significantly to several teams, mainly the Los Angeles Lakers. Achieved notable success by winning an NBA championship in 1972. Prior to his professional career, excelled in college basketball at Columbia University, where he gained recognition for his scoring ability and overall gameplay.
Won the NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972
Played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Buffalo Braves
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