Mike Phelps

For other people with similar names, see Michael Phelps (disambiguation).
Mike Phelps
Personal information
Born (1961-10-03) October 3, 1961 (age 63)
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolVicksburg (Vicksburg, Mississippi)
CollegeAlcorn State (1981–1985)
NBA draft1985: 7th round, 144th overall pick
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
PositionShooting guard
Number25, 14
Career history
1985–1987Seattle SuperSonics
1988Los Angeles Clippers
1988–1990San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Michael Phelps (born October 3, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he attended Alcorn State University and was selected in the 7th round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.[1] Phelps played with the Sonics and Los Angeles Clippers.[2] He later took his talents overseas and found success in the Philippine Basketball Association where he played for the San Miguel Beermen, helping them win two conference championships in 1988 and 1989.[3] The latter became the first of three consecutive conference titles the team will win that year to accomplish the Grand Slam title run becoming only the second team in the league to do so. Phelps played one more conference with the team in 1990 but they failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

References

  1. ^ Bowker, Ernest (August 25, 2017). "Phelps proud to be city's only NBA player". The Vicksburg Post. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Dy, Richard (April 17, 2020). "'Powerhouse team': Mon Fernandez reflects on SMB's 1989 Grand Slam". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Norman Black names his six best imports then is asked: Who'd you pick over yourself?". Spin.ph. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. June 15, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2021.


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