Tyler in 2011 at the University of Detroit Mercy's 2011 dedication of Dick Vitale Court in Calihan Hall.
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Personal information | |
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Born |
Detroit, Michigan |
October 30, 1956
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Northwestern (Detroit, Michigan) |
College | Detroit (1974–1978) |
NBA draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall |
Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
Playing career | 1978–1992 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 41, 40 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1978–1985 | Detroit Pistons |
1985–1988 | Sacramento Kings |
1988–1989 | Dallas Mavericks |
1989–1990 | Stefanel Trieste |
1990–1991 | Corona Cremona |
1991–1992 | Rex Udine |
As coach: | |
1998–2000 | Eastern New Mexico University |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 8,868 (10.2 ppg) |
Rebounds | 4,675 (5.4 rpg) |
Blocks | 1,342 (1.5 bpg) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Terry Christopher Tyler (born October 30, 1956) is a retired American basketball player.
A 6'7" forward/guard from Northwestern High School and the University of Detroit (now known as the University of Detroit Mercy), Tyler played 11 seasons (1978–1989) in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in his NBA career and earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 1979. He also participated in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he finished in last place (8th).
In 2001, he was inducted into the Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame.