Justus Thigpen

Justus Thigpen
Personal information
Born	August 13, 1947 (age 77)
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school	Northern (Flint, Michigan)
College	Mott CC (1965–1967); Weber State (1967–1969);
NBA draft	1969: 11th round, 147th overall pick
	Selected by the San Diego Rockets
Playing career	1970–1973
Position	Point guard
Number	11, 31, 23
Career history
1970	Pittsburgh Pipers
1972–1973	Flint Pros
1973	Detroit Pistons
1973	Flint Pros
1973	Kansas City-Omaha Kings
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Justus Thigpen (born August 13, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.

Career

Thigpen was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 11th round of the 1969 NBA draft.^[1]

Thigpen played for the following teams: Pittsburgh Pipers (1969–70 ABA season), Detroit Pistons (1972–73 NBA season), and Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1973–74 NBA season).

In 1972–73, he was playing for the Flint Pros of the Continental Basketball Association when he signed with Detroit. In the 1973–74 season, he was again playing for Flint before he joined Kansas City-Omaha for three weeks.^[1] After his stint with the Kings, he learned that the Pros had folded.^[2]

A 6'1" guard, Thigpen played college basketball at Weber State University.

References

^ ^a ^b Jordan, Gerald B. (December 19, 1973). "There Ain't No Justus Anymore". The Kansas City Star. p. 24. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
^ Mackey, Dick (December 25, 1973). "Kings Painted Out". The Kansas City Times. p. 1C. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

External links

Career NBA stats @ basketball-reference.com
Greater Flint AA HOF profile

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[jordan_12191973-1] Jordan, Gerald B. (December 19, 1973). "There Ain't No Justus Anymore". The Kansas City Star. p. 24. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

[2] Mackey, Dick (December 25, 1973). "Kings Painted Out". The Kansas City Times. p. 1C. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

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