About Bill Garnett
Born 1960. Bill Garnett is an American basketball player.
William Patrick Garnett (born April 22, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round (4th overall) of the 1982 NBA draft. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Garnett is a 6'9" small forward from the University of Wyoming, Garnett played in 4 NBA seasons from 1982 to 1986 for the Mavericks and Indiana Pacers. In his NBA career, Garnett played in 300 games and scored a total of 1,638 points.
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Who is Bill Garnett?
American basketball player (born 1960)
When was Bill Garnett born?
Bill Garnett was born on 22 April 1960 in Kansas City.
What is Bill Garnett's occupation?
Bill Garnett is a basketball player.
What nationality is Bill Garnett?
Bill Garnett is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Garnett. https://biography.guide/bill-garnett/
MLA: "Bill Garnett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-garnett/.
Chicago: "Bill Garnett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-garnett/.
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