William R. Knight (born June 9, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player and executive. He served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks from 2003 to 2008.[1]
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Billy Knight Billy Knight goes for a rebound in the 1974 Elite Eight during his college playing days at Pittsburgh |
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| Born | (1952-06-09) June 9, 1952 (age 73)
Braddock, Pennsylvania |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
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| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school | Braddock
(Braddock, Pennsylvania) |
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| College | Pittsburgh (1971–1974) |
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| NBA draft | 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall |
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| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers |
| Playing career | 1974–1985 |
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| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
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| Number | 25, 35 |
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| 1974–1977 | Indiana Pacers |
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| 1977–1978 | Buffalo Braves |
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| 1978–1979 | Boston Celtics |
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| 1979–1983 | Indiana Pacers |
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| 1983–1984 | Kansas City Kings |
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| 1984–1985 | San Antonio Spurs |
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| 1985–1986 | CSP Limoges |
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- NBA All-Star (1977)
- ABA All-Star (1976)
- All-ABA First Team (1976)
- ABA All-Rookie First Team (1975)
- Consensus second-team All-American (1974)
- No. 34 retired by the University of Pittsburgh
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| Points | 13,901 (16.9 ppg) |
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| Rebounds | 4,377 (5.3 rpg) |
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| Assists | 1,862 (2.3 apg) |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
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Knight spent eleven seasons, from 1974–85, in the ABA and NBA as a member of the Indiana Pacers, Buffalo Braves, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Kings, and San Antonio Spurs. He scored 13,901 points in his ABA/NBA career and appeared in two All-Star games.
