Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Don Adams, a former professional basketball player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Donald Adams
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 27, 1947 (passed away on December 25, 2013, at the age of 66)
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 33, 10, and 32
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Dunbar Vocational High School in Chicago, Illinois
  • College:
    • North Idaho College
    • Northwestern University (1967–1969)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Diego Rockets / Houston Rockets (1970–1972)
    • Detroit Pistons (1972–1974)
    • Spirits of St. Louis (ABA) (1974–1975)
    • Kansas City Kings (1976–1977)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA or ABA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Don Adams’ player archetype was that of a versatile two-way wing forward: a complementary scorer and rebounder who could slide between forward spots and help a team without needing the offense built around him. Defensively, he projected as a mobile matchup forward who used size, effort, and positional awareness to guard wings and bigger forwards, while offensively he fit best in a secondary role built on finishing plays, working off the ball, and adding value on the glass rather than serving as a primary creator. At 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, Adams had solid wing-forward size for his era, and his statistical profile points to a player who blended steady scoring with reliable rebounding over a seven-year NBA/ABA career. His overall play style was practical and team-oriented: he was not a flashy star, but a sturdy, experienced forward who could fill gaps, defend, rebound, and keep a lineup stable with mature all-around play. (statscrew.com)

Sources:

StatsCrew — Donald Adams basketball statistics on StatsCrew.com
Northwestern Athletics — In Memoriam
Willamette Sports Law Journal — 1 NBA MEDIA RIGHTS SPIRITED AWAY: THE SILNA …
St. Louis American — The great NBA team what never was