Chuck Person

Chuck Connors Person (born June 27, 1964 in Brantley, Alabama) was a basketball player in the NBA.

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June 27 - 1964 - Brantley, Alabama - NBA

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Selected fourth in the 1986 NBA Draft out of Auburn University by the Indiana Pacers, the small forward played six seasons with Indiana before being traded in 1992, along with Micheal Williams, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Sam Mitchell and Pooh Richardson. After his contract expired in 1994, he signed free agent contracts with the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets and Seattle SuperSonics. He was traded by the Spurs with a conditional first-round draft pick and other considerations to the Chicago Bulls for Steve Kerr on January 22 1999 but was immediately waived.

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1986 NBA Draft - Auburn University - Indiana Pacers - Small forward - Micheal Williams - Minnesota Timberwolves - Sam Mitchell - Pooh Richardson - Free agent - San Antonio Spurs - Charlotte Hornets - Seattle SuperSonics - Chicago Bulls - Steve Kerr - January 22 - 1999

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Person was known as "The Rifleman". He was an at times prolithic long-range shooter and has the same names (first and middle) as Chuck Connors, star of the TV series The Rifleman. Over his career, Person played in 943 games, with averages of 14.7 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, a 45.8 field goal percentage, and 36.2 three point shooting percentage. He is also 17th on the list of most three-pointers made in league history.

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Chuck Connors - The Rifleman

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Person retired in 2000. He is the older brother of current NBA free agent, Wesley Person, and is currently a front office executive for the Indiana Pacers.

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2000 - Free agent - Wesley Person

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