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John Greig

b. 1961

American basketball player

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About John Greig

Born 1961. John Greig is an American basketball player.

John W. Greig (born April 28, 1961, in Sacramento, California) is a retired American basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A and small forward, Greig played competitively at Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington and played college basketball at Wenatchee Valley Community College and at the University of Oregon.

Greig was selected in the third round of the 1982 NBA draft (65th overall) by the Seattle SuperSonics but played only nine games for them in the 1982–83 season, averaging 2.1 points and 0.7 rebounds per game. He also played professionally in Switzerland, France and Spain.

Presently Greig resides in Sammamish in Seattle, Washington and is a sports agent. former NBA player Pops Mensah-Bonsu; and four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins.

Career statistics

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Important facts

Born
28 April 1961, Sacramento
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Oregon
Also known as
John W. Greig

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Greig?

American basketball player

When was John Greig born?

John Greig was born on 28 April 1961 in Sacramento.

What is John Greig's occupation?

John Greig is a basketball player.

What nationality is John Greig?

John Greig is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Greig

· Wikidata: Q4401092

· DBpedia: John Greig (basketball)

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