John Drew (basketball)
Drew in 1974 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1954 Vredenburgh, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2022 (aged 67) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | J. F. Shields (Beatrice, Alabama) |
| College | Gardner–Webb (1972–1974) |
| NBA draft | 1974: 2nd round, 25th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks |
| Playing career | 1974–1986 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 22, 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1982 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1982–1984 | Utah Jazz |
| 1985–1986 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 15,291 (20.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,088 (6.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,224 (1.7 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Edward Drew (September 30, 1954 – April 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. A small forward from Gardner–Webb University, he played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drew was a two-time NBA All-Star, and was the first player banned under the substance abuse policy instituted by league commissioner David Stern.