Bobby Phills

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bobby Phills
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1969(1969-12-20)
Age	55
Date Of Death	2000-01-12
Birthplace	Baton Rouge
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Bobby Phills Biography

Bobby Phills is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 20, 1969 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Basketball player who’s life was tragically cut short when he died by a car accident in the month of January. The most enduring memory of him is among NBA supporters for his stints playing for The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets.

The victim was shot dead while chasing Hornets teammate He was killed while following Hornets teammates David Wesley at over 75 miles per hour. at more than 75 miles per hour.

After being cut in December 1991 without playing a game for the Bucks, Phills had a stint with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the Continental Basketball Association before being signed by the Cavaliers and rejoining the NBA late in the 1991–92 season. Over his nine-year career, he averaged 11.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He was known as a defensive stopper, averaging 1.3 steals per game for his career, and an excellent perimeter shooter, with a 39.0% career three-point shooting percentage.

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Phills attended Baton Rouge’s Southern University. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1991 NBA draft (45th overall).

The couple is survived by their wife Kendall with three children.

Bobby Phills Net Worth

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

He was a student at Southern University in Louisiana and was initially drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1991 NBA Draft.

The jersey he wore was taken off by the Hornets within a month of his passing away, making it the very first jersey one to have been retired by the team.

Bobby Ray Phills II (December 20, 1969 – January 12, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He played shooting guard and small forward for the National Basketball Association’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bobby Phills height 6 ft 5 in Bobby weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bobby Phills Dating?

According to our records, Bobby Phills married to Kendall Phills. As of December 1, 2023, Bobby Phills’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Bobby Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bobby Phills celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Bobby Phills

1. Bobby Phills was an American professional basketball player.
2. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets.
3. Phills died in a car accident on January 12, 2000.
4. He was known for his defensive skills on the court.
5. Phills’ jersey number (13) was retired by the Hornets.
6. He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
7. Phills played in the NBA for nine seasons.
8. His career high in points was 27 against the Miami Heat.
9. Phills averaged 11 points per game during his career.
10. He left behind a wife and two children after his death.

What happened to Bobby Phills?

Death. On January 12, 2000, while a member of the Charlotte Hornets, Phills was killed in a car accident in Charlotte, North Carolina. Phills was traveling behind teammate David Wesley at over 100 mph (160 km/h) when his Porsche spun and crossed into oncoming traffic.

What numbers are retired for the Charlotte Hornets?

The Hornets have only retired one jersey, and that was Bobby Phills’ (#13). His jersey was retired on February 9, 2000, about a month after he passed away from a car accident. Following the Bobcats era, his jersey was rehung in 2014; this was the year the Bobcats rebranded back into the Hornets.

Do the Charlotte Hornets still exist?

Charlotte Hornets
History| Charlotte Hornets 1988–2002, 2014–present Charlotte Bobcats 2004–2014
Arena| Spectrum Center
Location| Charlotte, North Carolina

Who is Trey Phills dad?

Phills is the son of late Charlotte Hornets swingman Bobby Phills , who died at 30 in a car accident after practice in 2000.

Did Lebron retire?

Twenty-five years later and nearly 20 years into his career, James, speaking with The Athletic, hinted retirement might not be that far away. James, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, will become a free agent after next season. Where he goes after that seems to depend on where his son, Bronny James, plays.