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Justus Thigpen

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Justus Thigpen
Personal information
Born (1947-08-13) August 13, 1947 (age 77)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthern (Flint, Michigan)
College
NBA draft1969: 11th round, 147th overall pick
Selected by the San Diego Rockets
Playing career1970–1973
PositionPoint guard
Number11, 31, 23
Career history
1970Pittsburgh Pipers
1972–1973Flint Pros
1973Detroit Pistons
1973Flint Pros
1973Kansas City-Omaha Kings
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Stats at Basketball Reference

Justus Thigpen (born August 13, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.

Career

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Thigpen was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 11th round of the 1969 NBA draft.[1]

Thigpen played for the following teams: Pittsburgh Pipers (1969–70 ABA season), Detroit Pistons (1972–73 NBA season), and Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1973–74 NBA season).

In 1972–73, he was playing for the Flint Pros of the Continental Basketball Association when he signed with Detroit. In the 1973–74 season, he was again playing for Flint before he joined Kansas City-Omaha for three weeks.[1] After his stint with the Kings, he learned that the Pros had folded.[2]

A 6'1" guard, Thigpen played college basketball at Weber State University.

References

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  1. ^ a b Jordan, Gerald B. (December 19, 1973). "There Ain't No Justus Anymore". The Kansas City Star. p. 24. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Mackey, Dick (December 25, 1973). "Kings Painted Out". The Kansas City Times. p. 1C. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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