Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Tim Bassett:

  • Full Name: Timothy (Tim) Sean Bassett
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 1, 1951 – Died October 13, 2018 (Lived to 67 years old)
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: #24, #21
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: McKinley Technical High School, Washington, D.C.
  • College: University of Georgia (transferred from College of Southern Idaho)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 37th overall (2nd round) in the 1973 NBA Draft by the Buffalo Braves
  • Teams Played For:
    • ABA:
      • San Diego Conquistadors (1973–1974)
      • New York Nets (1974–1976)
    • NBA:
      • New York Nets (1976–1977 after ABA-NBA merger)
      • San Antonio Spurs (1977–1978)
      • New Jersey Nets (1978–1979)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1× ABA Championship with the New York Nets (1976)
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Not much publicly available information on siblings.

Tim Bassett was known for his rugged play, rebounding ability, and tough defense. He played both in the ABA and NBA, with his most significant success coming in the ABA where he won a championship with the New York Nets. After his playing career, Bassett remained involved in basketball as a coach and mentor.