Lee Winfield
Leroy Lee Winfield (February 4, 1947 – February 4, 2011) was an American professional basketball player.
.jpg) Lee Winfield, 1972 (yellow). | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1947 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | February 4, 2011 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1969: 3rd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1969–1976 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 11, 3 |
| Career history | |
| 1969–1973 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1973–1975 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1975–1976 | Kansas City Kings |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,959 (7.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 828 (2.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,003 (2.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 6'2" guard from North Texas State University, Winfield played in the National Basketball Association from 1969 to 1976 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Buffalo Braves, and Kansas City Kings. His most productive seasons came in 1970–71 and 1971–72 when he averaged more than 10 points a game with Seattle. He was also a member of the Braves' 1974 and 1975 playoff teams. He averaged 7.3 points per game in his professional career.
Winfield later worked as an assistant coach at Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri, and St. Louis Community College.
He died on his 64th birthday after a battle with colon cancer.
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