John Battle (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9, 1962 Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McKinley (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Rutgers (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 4th round, 84th overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1985–1995 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 12, 10 |
| 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 NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Sidney Battle (born November 9, 1962) 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 had three nicknames: "J.B.," "Cricket," and "Pickle." Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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