JIM CLEAMONS
Birthdate: Sept. 13, 1949
Birthplace: Lincolnton, NC
High School: Columbus Linden McKinley (1967)
College: Ohio State University (1971)
The 6-foot-5 swingman from Columbus Linden McKinley High School averaged 18.5 points over four years at Ohio State. Played forward as a sophomore and junior. Switched to point guard in his senior year (1970-71) and led a sophomore-dominated OSU team to the Big Ten championship. The Buckeyes won an NCAA Tournament game and finished 20-6. Drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972. Also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Washington Bullets in a nine-year NBA career. Played 652 games, averaging 12.6 points and six rebounds. Won six NBA titles as an assistant coach with Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
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