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James Ager Worthy (born February 27, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Big Game James", he played his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
James Worthy was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1982 NBA Draft. What position did James Worthy play? Small Forward and Power Forward.
- February 27, 1961
Sep 13, 2021 · Worthy led the Lakers in minutes played in 1988-89 (36.5) and averaged 20.5 points. In 1989-90, he had perhaps his finest year statistically, scoring 21.1 points and pulling down a career-high...
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Sep 12, 2023 · James Worthy was the No. 1 pick in the 1982 NBA Draft by the LA Lakers out of North Carolina. Worthy remains the only player selected No. 1 by the defending NBA champions.
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James Worthy played 12 seasons for the Lakers. He averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 926 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 7 All-Star games. He won 1 Finals MVP award and 3 NBA championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.