Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Greg Ballard:

  • Full Name: Gregory Ballard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 29, 1955 – Died November 9, 2016 (Lived to 61 years old)
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: #42, #22
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Los Angeles Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles, California
  • College: University of Oregon (1973–1977)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 4th overall in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Bullets (1977–1985)
    • Golden State Warriors (1985–1987)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1987–1989)
  • Championship Rings: 1× NBA Champion with the Washington Bullets (1978)
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely available.

Greg Ballard was a versatile forward known for his rebounding, defense, and scoring ability. He was an integral part of the Washington Bullets team that won the 1978 NBA Championship. Ballard was a reliable player throughout his NBA career and later worked as an assistant coach and in basketball development after retiring from playing.