Billy Knight

Quick Facts

Full Name	Billy Knight
Date Of Birth	Jun 9, 1952(1952-06-09)
Age	72
Birthplace	Braddock
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Gemini

Billy Knight Biography

Billy Knight is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 9, 1952 in Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States. William R. Knight (born on June 9th 1952) is an American former professional basketball executive and player. He was a member of the Indiana Pacers in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and then the National Basketball Association (NBA) and was also an ABA as well as an NBA All-Star. He was a college basketball player for Pittsburgh Panthers. Pittsburgh Panthers, who retired his number. 34.

A 6’6″ forward and guard, he went to his first college at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) where he was an outstanding player together with Mickey Martin and Kirk Bruce, Knight led the Panthers to the East Regional Finals in the 1974 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament which they lost to the eventual NCAA champion North Carolina State, in an encounter with Knight as well as the NCSU’s David Thompson. The game was played in Raleigh, North Carolina. NCSU was able to beat UCLA & Marquette for the National title in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Knight’s best years were with the Indiana Pacers, after being selected by both the Pacers and the LA Lakers in the player draft. Knight was voted 1st team ABA All-Star for the 1975–1976 season, his second year in the league after averaging 28.1 ppg. This was the last year of the ABA before the Indiana Pacers merged into the NBA. The following year Knight maintained All-Star status, this time in the NBA after averaging 26.6 ppg — second best in the league that season. After a brief stint with the Buffalo Braves & Boston Celtics, Knight returned to the Pacers in 1978, where he continued his career with them until 1983.

Knight had his number 34 jersey retired by the University of Pittsburgh on February 20, 1989.

Knight was a part of 11 seasons, from 1974 to 1985 from 1974-85, between 1974 and 1985, in both the ABA and NBA as a player with the Indiana Pacers, Buffalo Braves, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Kings as well as the San Antonio Spurs. He scored 13,901 points during his NBA and ABA careers. He also played on two All-Star games.

Billy Knight Net Worth

Billy Knight is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Knight 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Knight was born in and was raised at Braddock, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh in which he attended General Braddock High School- He was part of the team that won the 1969 Section High School Basketball Champions on the General Braddock Falcons.

Knight’s performances in the 1973-74 season during which Pitt was 25-4 and set the school record for most games in consecutive games and earned him 2nd-team All-American team honors. He is regarded as to be one of the best Pitt players and was selected to the Pitt’s all-time starting five.

In college, Knight was a consensus second-team All-American in 1974. He began his pro career with Indiana, earning ABA All-Rookie First Team honors in 1975. He continued with the Pacers in the NBA, and he also played in the league for the Buffalo Braves, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Kings and San Antonio Spurs. Knight finished his playing career with a season in France. He became an executive with the Pacers and the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies. He last served as the executive vice president and general manager of the Atlanta Hawks from 2003 to 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Billy Knight Dating?

According to our records, Billy Knight married to Danita Knight. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Knight’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy Knight celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.

Where is Billy Knight now?

Almost a month after he was arrested, Knight was found and pronounced dead by the Phoenix Fire Department. The Maricopa County medical examiner’s office ruled Knight’s death a suicide. Shortly before he died by suicide, he posted a video to YouTube talking about his mental illness and apologizing for what he did.

Who played with Billy Knight?

He ended his career as a member of the San Antonio Spurs, where he played alongside future Hall of Famers George Gervin and Artis Gilmore for 52 games.

What basketball player died this year?

(AP) — Adreian Payne , a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player, has died in a shooting. He was 31. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shooting at 1:34 a.m. Monday when Payne was identified and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

What NBA legend died this week?

Adreian Payne , a former first-round NBA draft pick and star collegiate basketball player at Michigan State, was shot and killed early Monday in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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