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In [[1965–66 NBA season|1965]], he was selected by the [[San Francisco Warriors]] in the third round of the [[1965 NBA draft|NBA draft]]. Erickson played for the Warriors, [[Chicago Bulls]], the [[1972 NBA Finals|1972 NBA Champion]] [[Los Angeles Lakers]], and [[Phoenix Suns]]. He had been traded along with a [[1974 NBA draft|1974]] second-round selection (31st overall–[[Fred Saunders]]) from the Lakers to the Suns for [[Connie Hawkins]] on October 30, 1973.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1973/10/31/archives/the-hawk-takes-off-traded-to-lakers-the-hawk-takes-off-for-lakers.html Goldaper, Sam. "The Hawk Takes Off, Traded to Lakers," ''The New York Times'', Wednesday, October 31, 1973.] Retrieved November 29, 2020</ref><ref>[https://prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Years/1974.htm 1974 NBA Draft Pick Transactions, May 28 – Pro Sports Transactions.] Retrieved November 29, 2020</ref> |
In [[1965–66 NBA season|1965]], he was selected by the [[San Francisco Warriors]] in the third round of the [[1965 NBA draft|NBA draft]]. Erickson played for the Warriors, [[Chicago Bulls]], the [[1972 NBA Finals|1972 NBA Champion]] [[Los Angeles Lakers]], and [[Phoenix Suns]]. He had been traded along with a [[1974 NBA draft|1974]] second-round selection (31st overall–[[Fred Saunders]]) from the Lakers to the Suns for [[Connie Hawkins]] on October 30, 1973.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1973/10/31/archives/the-hawk-takes-off-traded-to-lakers-the-hawk-takes-off-for-lakers.html Goldaper, Sam. "The Hawk Takes Off, Traded to Lakers," ''The New York Times'', Wednesday, October 31, 1973.] Retrieved November 29, 2020</ref><ref>[https://prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Years/1974.htm 1974 NBA Draft Pick Transactions, May 28 – Pro Sports Transactions.] Retrieved November 29, 2020</ref> |
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Erickson retired in [[1976–77 NBA season|1977]] with 7,251 points and 3,449 rebounds. He later served as color commentator for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] with [[Chick Hearn]], the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], and ''[[The NBA on CBS]]''. He was inducted into the [[UCLA Bruins#UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame|UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame]] in 1986 and was inducted into the [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Hall of Honor]] during the [[2016 Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament]].<ref>[http://www.uclabruins.com/pdf9/4378106.pdf?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30500 Pac-12 Basketball Hall of Honor to Induct 2015-16 Class]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Pac-12 Conference, January 19, 2016</ref> |
Erickson retired in [[1976–77 NBA season|1977]] with 7,251 points and 3,449 rebounds. He later served as color commentator for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] with [[Chick Hearn]], the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], the [[Phoenix Suns]],<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2017/03/01/suns-broadcaster-al-mccoy-set-ring-honor/98594816</ref> and ''[[The NBA on CBS]]''. He was inducted into the [[UCLA Bruins#UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame|UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame]] in 1986 and was inducted into the [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Hall of Honor]] during the [[2016 Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament]].<ref>[http://www.uclabruins.com/pdf9/4378106.pdf?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30500 Pac-12 Basketball Hall of Honor to Induct 2015-16 Class]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Pac-12 Conference, January 19, 2016</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:46, 15 December 2021
 Erickson in 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 19, 1944 San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | El Segundo (El Segundo, California) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1965: 3rd round, 18th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Francisco Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1965–1977 |
| Position | Small forward / Shooting guard |
| Number | 18, 15, 24, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1965–1966 | San Francisco Warriors |
| 1966–1968 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1968–1973 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1973–1977 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,251 (9.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,449 (4.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,991 (2.6 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Keith Raymond Erickson (born April 19, 1944) is an American former basketball, and volleyball player.
After graduating from El Segundo High School (California), attended El Camino College. Erickson then played basketball at UCLA, where he was a member of the 1964 and 1965 NCAA Champion teams. Erickson, who attended UCLA on a shared baseball/basketball scholarship, also played on the 1964 US Men's Olympic Volleyball team. Coach John Wooden would later remark that Erickson was the finest athlete he ever coached.
In 1965, he was selected by the San Francisco Warriors in the third round of the NBA draft. Erickson played for the Warriors, Chicago Bulls, the 1972 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. He had been traded along with a 1974 second-round selection (31st overall–Fred Saunders) from the Lakers to the Suns for Connie Hawkins on October 30, 1973.[1][2]
Erickson retired in 1977 with 7,251 points and 3,449 rebounds. He later served as color commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers with Chick Hearn, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns,[3] and The NBA on CBS. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986 and was inducted into the Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Hall of Honor during the 2016 Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.[4]
References
- ^ Goldaper, Sam. "The Hawk Takes Off, Traded to Lakers," The New York Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1973. Retrieved November 29, 2020
- ^ 1974 NBA Draft Pick Transactions, May 28 – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 29, 2020
- ^ https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2017/03/01/suns-broadcaster-al-mccoy-set-ring-honor/98594816
- ^ Pac-12 Basketball Hall of Honor to Induct 2015-16 Class[permanent dead link], Pac-12 Conference, January 19, 2016
External links
- John Wooden's first Championship
- Career statistics
- Keith Erickson answers questions from fans
- SANDS OF TIME, book excerpt
- Video: Erickson discusses Coach John Wooden
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