Phil Jordon

Philip Jordon (September 12, 1933 – June 7, 1965) was an American professional basketball player. He played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Professional career

A 6'10" center from Whitworth University, Jordon played seven seasons (1956–1963) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Cincinnati Royals, and St. Louis Hawks. He averaged 10.9 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game in his career.

Jordon was a member of the Knicks' team that surrendered 100 points to the Philadelphia Warriors' Wilt Chamberlain on March 2, 1962, but he missed the game due to what was officially reported as influenza. Although it is speculated that Jordon was also suffering from a hangover, this claim has been disputed by Knicks teammate Willie Naulls. His absence is often cited as a reason for Chamberlain's high point total since it left the Knicks with only one player, Darrall Imhoff, large enough to guard Chamberlain.

Personal life Jordon drowned after a rafting accident in Washington on June 7, 1965. His raft, which was carrying four men, broke apart, and his body was discovered floating in Puget Sound on June 27.

Jordon was of Wailaki and the Nomlaki Native American descent.

Career statistics

NBA Source

Regular season

Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1958 Detroit 6 10.3 .400 .750 2.0 .3 6.5 1959 Detroit 3 33.0 .333 .833 8.0 1.7 15.0 1963 St. Louis 7 11.7 .375 .750 2.1 1.0 3.0Career 16 15.2 .364 .786 3.2 .9 6.6