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| Highlight | In Stathead | |
|---|---|---|
| Career high, Points | 33 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Rebounds | 14 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Assists | 3 | View full stats from top 20 games |
Use Stathead to compare Cleveland Buckner to:
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | MP | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-62 | 23 | NYK | NBA | PF | 62 | 696 | 8.2 | 19.0 | .431 | 4.3 | 6.9 | .624 | 12.2 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 20.6 | |
| 1962-63 | 24 | NYK | NBA | PF | 6 | 27 | 6.7 | 13.3 | .500 | 2.7 | 5.3 | .500 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 16.0 | |
| 2 Yrs | 68 | 723 | 8.1 | 18.8 | .432 | 4.2 | 6.8 | .620 | 12.0 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 20.5 | |||||
| Game Avg | 68 | 723 | 8.1 | 18.8 | .432 | 4.2 | 6.8 | .620 | 12.0 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 20.5 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Cleveland Buckner born?
Cleveland Buckner was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
When was Cleveland Buckner born?
Cleveland Buckner was born on August 17, 1938.
How tall was Cleveland Buckner?
Cleveland Buckner was 6-9 (206 cm) tall.
How much did Cleveland Buckner weigh when playing?
Cleveland Buckner weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing.
When was Cleveland Buckner drafted?
Cleveland Buckner was drafted by New York Knicks, 6th round (1st pick, 51st overall), 1961 NBA Draft.
What position did Cleveland Buckner play?
Power Forward.
When did Cleveland Buckner retire?
Cleveland Buckner last played in 1963.
What did Cleveland Buckner average?
Cleveland Buckner averaged 6.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
What schools did Cleveland Buckner attend?
Cleveland Buckner attended Jackson State University.
What are Cleveland Buckner's nicknames?
Bucky is a nickname for Cleveland Buckner.
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