James Worthy

James Worthy was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the first overall pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. As a Laker, he contributed to three NBA championships in 1985, 1987, and 1988. He was best known for his one-handed "Statue of Liberty" slam dunk. Although lesser known than teammates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, his teammates have regarded him as an important part of the Lakers' success. As the recipient of Magic's dazzling passes, he was a great finisher due his ability to glide seemingly effortlessly through the air to the basket. He was a member of the 1983 NBA all-rookie team (unanimous choice). His 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assist in Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals earned him Most Valuable Player. He began wearing eye goggles after suffering a severe eye injury during the 1984-1985 season. Biography Picked No. 1 overall in the 1982 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Video Gallery Add Videos <gallerypopulate category="James Worthy"></gallerypopulate> Statistics References Related Articles

Template:Hall of Fame Voting James Worthy NBA Debut: 1982 Final Game: 1994 Years in League: 12 Teams: Los Angeles Lakers (1982-1994) Career Statistics Points Per Game: 17.6 Rebounds Per Game: 5.1 Assists Per Game: 3.0 Career Highlights 7 Time All-Star: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 NBA Championships: Nickname: "Big Game" College: University of North Carolina Date of Birth: February 27, 1961 Place of Birth: Gastonia, North Carolina