Bill Wennington
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1981–1985) |
| [[NBA draft]] | [[1985
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| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Playing career | 1985 –2000 |
| Position | Center |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 3,301 (4.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,148 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 523 (0.7 apg) |
| StatsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
William Percy Wennington (born April 26, 1963) is a Canadian former professional basketball player who played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, where he was a member of three championship teams in the 1990s.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Wennington was born in Montreal, Quebec, and attended Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, New York. He played college basketball at St. John's University from 1981 to 1985, where he was a standout player.
Professional career[edit | edit source]
NBA career[edit | edit source]
Wennington was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 16th overall pick in the 1985 NBA draft. He played five seasons with the Mavericks before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1990. After a brief stint with the Kings, Wennington played two seasons in Italy with Virtus Bologna.
In 1993, Wennington signed with the Chicago Bulls, where he became a key reserve player. He was part of the Bulls' championship teams in 1996, 1997, and 1998, playing alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. Wennington finished his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in the 1999–2000 season.
International career[edit | edit source]
Wennington also represented Canada in international competition, including the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Tournament of the Americas.
Post-playing career[edit | edit source]
After retiring from professional basketball, Wennington became a broadcaster and analyst for the Chicago Bulls. He has also been involved in various charitable activities and basketball clinics.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Wennington is married and has two children. He is known for his sense of humor and his contributions to the community.
Career statistics[edit | edit source]
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See also[edit | edit source]
- List of Canadian NBA players
- Chicago Bulls accomplishments and records
- St. John's Red Storm men's basketball
Related pages[edit | edit source]
- Chicago Bulls
- Michael Jordan
- Scottie Pippen
- Dennis Rodman
- Dallas Mavericks
- Sacramento Kings
- Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
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