Harvey Catchings
Encyclopedia
Harvey Lee Catchings is an American
former professional basketball
player in the NBA.
He played for the Philadelphia 76ers
, New Jersey Nets
, and Milwaukee Bucks
, and finished his career with the Los Angeles Clippers
in 1985. He has NBA career averages of 3.2 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks per game.
, who currently plays for the Indiana Fever
. Catchings is currently a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the NBA.
He played for the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
, New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, and Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
, and finished his career with the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in 1985. He has NBA career averages of 3.2 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks per game.
Personal life
Catchings is the father of WNBA star Tamika CatchingsTamika Catchings
Tamika Devonne Catchings is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and Turkish team Galatasaray. She is a prolific scorer close to and far from the basket, as well as a capable rebounder, ball handler, and defender. After playing at Adlai E...
, who currently plays for the Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
. Catchings is currently a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
See also
- List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders
- List of National Basketball Association players with most blocks in a game
External links
- NBA statistics @ basketballreference.com