Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Jim Ard:

  • Full Name: Jimmie Lee Ard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 19, 1948
  • Hometown: Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 33, 34
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: John Jay High School (Cross River, New York)
  • College: University of Cincinnati (1967–1970)
  • NBA Draft: 1970, 1st round, 6th overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics (chose to play in the ABA first)
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Nets (ABA, 1970–1972)
    • Memphis Tams (ABA, 1972–1973)
    • Boston Celtics (NBA, 1974–1977)
    • Chicago Bulls (1977–1978)
  • Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics (1976)
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available

Jim Ard had a solid professional career, playing in both the ABA and NBA. He was known as a role player, contributing defensively and on the boards. His most notable achievement was winning the 1976 NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics, where he was a reliable backup for the team’s frontcourt. Though not a star, Ard provided valuable minutes off the bench during the Celtics’ title run.