Geoff Petrie

Geoffrey Michael Petrie (born April 17, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player. A native of Pennsylvania, he played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers where he won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1971. After retirement as a player he entered management, and was the President of Basketball Operations for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA until June 2013.

This article is about the basketball player. For the hockey player, see Jeff Petry.

Geoff Petrie
Petrie, c. 1971
Personal information
Born (1948-04-17) April 17, 1948
Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpringfield (Springfield, Pennsylvania)
CollegePrinceton (1967–1970)
NBA draft1970: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career1970–1976
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Number45
Career history
1970–1976Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • 2× NBA All-Star (1971, 1974)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1971)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971)
  • No. 45 retired by Portland Trail Blazers

As executive:

  • 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1999, 2001)
Career statistics
Points9,732 (21.8 ppg)
Rebounds1,271 (2.8 rpg)
Assists2,057 (4.6 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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