Elden Campbell

Elden Jerome Campbell (born July 23, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional basketball player who played center in the NBA.

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July 23 - 1968 - Los Angeles, California - Basketball - Center - NBA

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Campbell played college basketball at Clemson University. During his four years at Clemson, Campbell averaged 15.3 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 2.7 blocks per game. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted him with the 27th pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. On March 10 1999 he was traded by the Lakers along with Eddie Jones to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong.

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Clemson University - Rebounds - Blocks - Los Angeles Lakers - 1990 NBA Draft - March 10 - 1999 - Eddie Jones - Charlotte Hornets - Glen Rice - J.R. Reid - B.J. Armstrong

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Campbell played for five NBA teams during his career. His longest tenures were with the Lakers and the Hornets (both in Charlotte and New Orleans); he also played with the Seattle SuperSonics and briefly for the New Jersey Nets. He spent the final two seasons of his career as a member of the Detroit Pistons, and was a member of their 2004 NBA Championship team. His 15-year career comprised 1044 games, of which he started 671, and 106 playoff games, of which he started 53.

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Hornets - Seattle SuperSonics - New Jersey Nets - Detroit Pistons - 2004 NBA Championship

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In 15 seasons in the NBA, Campbell has averaged 10.3 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game, and 1.5 blocks per game. He is especially known for his shotblocking ability; his 1602 career blocks currently ranks 22nd in NBA history. He is 7'0" tall, and at the end of his career weighed as much as 280 pounds.

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He was sometimes known by his nickname "The Janitor", for his work ethic, especially in rebounding.

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