Justus Thigpen Explained

Justus Thigpen
Number:11, 31, 23
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:160
Birth Date:13 August 1947
Nationality:American
High School:Northern (Flint, Michigan)
College:
Draft Year:1969
Draft Round:11
Draft Pick:147
Draft Team:San Diego Rockets
Career Start:1970
Career End:1973
Years1:1970
Team1:Pittsburgh Pipers
Years2:1972–1973
Team2:Flint Pros
Team3:Detroit Pistons
Years4:1973
Team4:Flint Pros
Team5:Kansas City-Omaha Kings
Bbr:thigpju01

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

Career

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gerald B.. Jordan. There Ain't No Justus Anymore. December 19, 1973. The Kansas City Star. 24. February 4, 2021.
  2. News: Dick. Mackey. Kings Painted Out. December 25, 1973. The Kansas City Times. 1C. February 4, 2021.