John Salley
John Thomas Salley (/ˈsæli/ SAL-ee; born May 16, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He was the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises (since joined by Robert Horry, Danny Green, and LeBron James), as well as the first player in the NBA to win a championship in three different decades (since joined by Tim Duncan).
Salley in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1964 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Canarsie (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | Georgia Tech (1982–1986) |
| NBA draft | 1986: 1st round, 11th overall pick |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1986–1996, 1999–2000 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 22, 16, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1992 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1992–1995 | Miami Heat |
| 1995–1996 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1996 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1996 | Panathinaikos |
| 1999–2000 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,228 (7.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,356 (4.5 rpg) |
| Blocks | 983 (1.3 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
After being drafted in the first round out of Georgia Tech in the 1986 NBA draft, the 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)-tall Salley played both power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Panathinaikos, and Los Angeles Lakers. He was a long-time host of the former Fox Sports Net show The Best Damn Sports Show Period. He is a vegan activist, chef, and wellness entrepreneur.