Lonnie Shelton
Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born
October 19th, 1955
69 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association. Primarily recognized for contributions to the Portland Trail Blazers and the New York Knicks. Achieved a notable milestone by winning an NBA Championship with the Trail Blazers in 1977. Played college basketball at the University of Washington, where standout performances led to a successful career in the pros.
Won NBA Championship with Portland Trail Blazers in 1977
Played for New York Knicks
Selected in the 1976 NBA Draft
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