Perry Moss (basketball)
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Perry Moss is a former NBA basketball
player. Moss played basketball at Northeastern University where he averaged 15.2 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game in four seasons there. In his senior season, Moss was named the America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
. He was then drafted with the twenty-third pick in the third round of the 1982 NBA Draft
by the Boston Celtics
, but he was released before playing a single game. Prior to the 1983-84 NBA season
Moss was signed by the New Jersey Nets
, but was once again released before playing a single game. He made his NBA debut for the Washington Bullets in the 1985-86 NBA season
, but was released mid-season. Moss finished the 1985-86 season by playing for the Philadelphia 76ers
. After the season, Moss was once again released, but he did play for the Golden State Warriors
in the 1986-87 NBA season
.
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. Moss played basketball at Northeastern University where he averaged 15.2 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game in four seasons there. In his senior season, Moss was named the America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the America East Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1979–80 season, the first year of the conference's existence . Seven players have earned the award multiple...
. He was then drafted with the twenty-third pick in the third round of the 1982 NBA Draft
1982 NBA Draft
The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.-Key:-Draft:-Other picks:-External links:**...
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...
, but he was released before playing a single game. Prior to the 1983-84 NBA season
1983-84 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics*Rookie of the Year: Ralph Sampson, Houston Rockets*Defensive Player of the Year: Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks...
Moss was signed by the 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...
, but was once again released before playing a single game. He made his NBA debut for the Washington Bullets in the 1985-86 NBA season
1985-86 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics*Rookie of the Year: Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks*Defensive Player of the Year: Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs...
, but was released mid-season. Moss finished the 1985-86 season by playing 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...
. After the season, Moss was once again released, but he did play for the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the 1986-87 NBA season
1986-87 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:* Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers* Rookie of the Year: Chuck Person, Indiana Pacers* Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers...
.