About
Biography
James Edwards, born on November 22, 1955, in the United States, was a talented basketball athlete who played as a center and power forward during his professional career. After a successful collegiate stint, he entered the NBA and quickly made an impact with his scoring and rebounding abilities.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Edwards emerged as a key player for several teams, notably achieving career averages of 15.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the 1979-80 season. His performance during the 1978-79 season, where he averaged 16.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, highlighted his skill and importance as a contributor on the court.
Edwards' legacy is marked by his consistent contributions to his teams and his reputation as a skilled big man in the league. He is remembered for his work ethic and ability to impact games on both ends of the floor, leaving a lasting impression in the basketball community.
Quick Facts
Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995/96 | CHI | 28 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1994/95 | POR | 28 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| 1993/94 | LAL | 45 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 1992/93 | LAL | 52 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| 1991/92 | LAC | 72 | 9.7 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| 1990/91 | DET | 72 | 13.6 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| 1989/90 | DET | 82 | 14.5 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| 1988/89 | DET | 76 | 7.3 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 1987/88 | PHX | 43 | 15.7 | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| 1986/87 | PHX | 14 | 12 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| 1985/86 | PHX | 52 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 1.4 |
| 1984/85 | PHX | 70 | 14.9 | 5.5 | 2.2 |
| 1983/84 | PHX | 72 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| 1982/83 | CLE | 15 | 12.3 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| 1981/82 | CLE | 77 | 16.7 | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| 1980/81 | IND | 81 | 15.6 | 7 | 2.6 |
| 1979/80 | IND | 82 | 15.7 | 7 | 1.5 |
| 1978/79 | IND | 82 | 16.7 | 8.5 | 1.1 |
| 1977/78 | LAL | 25 | 14.8 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
Awards
Awards data for James Edwards is not yet available.