Gregory Fuller Kite (born August 5, 1961 in Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas

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) is an American

United States

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 retired professional

Professional sports

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 basketball

Basketball

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 player in the NBA. A 6'11" center

Center (basketball)

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 from Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University

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, he was selected 21st overall by the Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...

 in the 1983 NBA Draft

1983 NBA Draft

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. As a Celtic, he won two championship rings in 1984 and 1986 before being waived by the team in early 1988. He then played for the Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers

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 and several other teams since, including 12 games with the Charlotte Hornets in that team's inaugural season in 1988

1988-89 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers*Rookie of the Year: Mitch Richmond, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz...

. He retired in 1995 with career averages of 2.5 points and 3.8 rebound

Rebound (sports)

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s per game.

External links

• Historical Player Profile at NBA.com
• Greg Kite's NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
• Greg Kite's Boston Celtics stats @ celtic-nation.com