Franklin Edwards | |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 1 |
Weight Lb: | 170 |
Birth Date: | 2 February 1959 |
Birth Place: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
High School: | Julia Richman (Manhattan, New York) |
College: | Cleveland State (1977–1981) |
Draft Year: | 1981 |
Draft Round: | 1 |
Draft Pick: | 22 |
Draft Team: | Philadelphia 76ers |
Career Start: | 1981 |
Career End: | 1988 |
Career Number: | 14, 22, 10 |
Career Position: | Point guard |
Years1: | – |
Team1: | Philadelphia 76ers |
Years2: | 1984–1985 |
Team2: | Lancaster Lightning |
Years3: | – |
Team3: | Los Angeles Clippers |
Years4: | – |
Team4: | Sacramento Kings |
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Franklin Delano Edwards (born February 2, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (22nd pick overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. A 6'1" point guard from Cleveland State University, Edwards played in 7 NBA seasons from 1981 to 1988. He played for the 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.
In his NBA career, Edwards played in 296 games and scored a total of 1,802 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1985–86 NBA season as a member of the Clippers, appearing in 73 games and averaging 9.0 ppg.