About Louie Nelson
Born 1951. Louie Nelson is an American basketball player.
Louis Nelson (born May 28, 1951) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Nelson was drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 1973 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. Before the 1974–75 NBA season, Nelson was taken by the New Orleans Jazz in the NBA Expansion Draft. After playing two seasons with the Jazz, the Jazz waived him. Nelson was signed by the San Antonio Spurs before the 1976–77 NBA season, but was waived after four games. In the 1977–78 NBA season, Nelson's final NBA season, he played for the Kansas City Kings and New Jersey Nets. In his NBA career, Nelson averaged 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Louie is now a Coach at Harbor Teacher Preperaton Academy (High School-HTPA). He coaches the girls basketball team.
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Who is Louie Nelson?
basketball player
When was Louie Nelson born?
Louie Nelson was born on 28 May 1951 in Los Angeles.
What is Louie Nelson's occupation?
Louie Nelson is a basketball player.
What nationality is Louie Nelson?
Louie Nelson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louie Nelson. https://biography.guide/louie-nelson/
MLA: "Louie Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louie-nelson/.
Chicago: "Louie Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louie-nelson/.
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