Lonnie Shelton

Basketball player, NBA Champion

Lonnie Shelton - Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born

October 19th, 1955
70 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

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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