Personal information | |
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Born |
South Bend, Indiana |
May 6, 1954
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 | |
1976–1978 | Los Angeles Lakers |
1978–1980 | 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.