John Battle (basketball)
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 9, 1962 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McKinley (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Rutgers (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 84th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro playing career | 1985–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1991 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1991–1995 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,338 (8.7 ppg) |
| Assists | 1,257 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Sidney Battle (born November 9, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6' 2" (1.88 m) guard from Rutgers University, Battle was selected in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent 10 seasons (1985–1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, while suffering from type B hepatitis. He ended his career with 5,338 points. Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
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