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Tom Abernethy

Tom Abernethy
Personal information
Born (1954-05-06) May 6, 1954 (age 62)
South Bend, Indiana
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school St. Joseph's
(South Bend, Indiana)
College Indiana (1972–1976)
NBA draft 1976 / Round: 3 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career 1976–1983
Position Small forward
Number 5
Career history
19761978 Los Angeles Lakers
19781980 Golden State Warriors
1980–1981 Indiana Pacers
1981–1983 Basket Brescia
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points 1,779 (5.6 ppg)
Rebounds 1,011 (3.2 rpg)
Assists 384 (1.2 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Thomas Craig "Tom" Abernethy (born May 6, 1954) is a retired American professional basketball player.

Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Abernethy starred at St. Joseph's High School and Indiana University, the 6'7" Abernethy was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the third round of the 1976 NBA Draft. He spent five years in the league as a member of the Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers. He amassed 1,779 career NBA points.

Abernethy now teaches children basketball at the IBA (Indiana Basketball Academy). With a young buck by the name of Jack O"flaherty

Abernethy's three sons all played collegiate basketball. Andy played for Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN, while his twin brother Matt played at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. Matt won the 2003 Pete Maravich Award, presented by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Abernethy's youngest son, Todd, played for the University of Mississippi.


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