Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the details for James Edwards:
- Full Name: James Dwayne Edwards
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born June 8, 1958
- Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
- Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
- Number: Wore 53 and 6 during his NBA career
- Position: Center / Power Forward
- High School: Detroit Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan
- College: Arizona State University (1976–1979)
- NBA Draft: 1979 NBA Draft, 44th overall pick (2nd round) by the Indiana Pacers
- Teams Played For:
- Indiana Pacers (1979–1981)
- Phoenix Suns (1981–1983)
- Detroit Pistons (1983–1990)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1990–1991)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1991–1992)
- Washington Bullets (1992–1993)
- Championship Rings: 2 (1989, 1990 with the Detroit Pistons)
- Kids: Information not widely available
- Siblings: Information not widely available
Fun Facts
- He played a key role as a big man for the Detroit Pistons during their “Bad Boys” era, winning two NBA championships in 1989 and 1990.
- Edwards was also notable for his versatility, able to play both center and power forward.
- After retiring from basketball, he has remained involved in various community activities.