John Battle (basketball)
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| Personal information | |
| Born | November 2, 1962 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | McKinley (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rutgers (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 84th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1985–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1991 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1991–1995 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,338 (8.7 ppg) |
| Assists | 1,257 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Sidney Battle (born November 9, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6' 2" (1.88 m) guard from Rutgers University, Battle was selected in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent 10 seasons (1985–1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, while suffering from type B hepatitis. He ended his career with 5,338 points. Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle.
[edit] External links
- John Battle at Basketball-Reference.com
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