Granville Waiters
Granville S. Waiters (born January 8, 1961) is a retired American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1961 Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Columbus East (Columbus, Ohio) |
| College | Ohio State (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 1983–1990 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 31 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1985 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1985–1986 | Houston Rockets |
| 1986–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1989 | FC Barcelona |
| 1989–1990 | Cajabilbao |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
At 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) and 225 lb (102 kg), Waiters played center for Ohio State University's men's basketball team and was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the 1983 NBA Draft. The Blazers sold his draft rights to the Indiana Pacers, and Waiters spent his first two seasons in Indiana. He then played for the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls until leaving the NBA for Europe in 1988. Waiters averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds throughout his NBA career.
From 1988 to 1990 Waiters played in the Spanish league as a member of FC Barcelona Basquet and Cajabilbao. He is currently involved with humanitarian efforts in his native Ohio.[1]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2016-02-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)