Ricky Blanton
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Ricky Wayne Blanton (born April 21, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns in the second round (46th pick overall) of the 1989 NBA draft. A 6'7" and 215 lb small forward from Louisiana State University (LSU),[1][2] Blanton signed a 10-day contract and played in only two career NBA games for Chicago Bulls during the 1992–93 season in 18 point wins against the Sacramento Kings on Feb 15, 1993 and Utah Jazz on Feb 17, 1993 at the Chicago Stadium.[3]
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1966-04-21) April 21, 1966 (age 58) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Miami Killian (Miami, Florida) |
College | LSU (1984–1989) |
NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 46th overall pick |
Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
Playing career | 1991–1995 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 17 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1991–1992 | Scaini Venezia |
1992–1993 | Wichita Falls Texans |
1993 | Chicago Bulls |
1993 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
1993–1994 | Rapid City Thrillers |
1993–1994 | Châlons-en-Champagne |
1994–1995 | Quilmes de Mar del Plata |
As coach: | |
1996–1997 | LSU (assistant) |
1997–1998 | Utah State (assistant) |
2002–2004 | Nicholls State |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Blanton played in the 1986 Final Four as a member of the LSU Tigers.[4]