Thomas E. Riker (born February 28, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'10", 225 lb. center.
 Riker as a sophomore at South Carolina | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1950 Rockville Centre, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Saint Dominic (Oyster Bay, New York) |
| College | South Carolina (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1972–1975 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | New York Knicks |
| 1973 | Allentown Jets |
| 1973–1975 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Riker was selected 8th overall in the 1972 NBA draft by the New York Knicks out of the University of South Carolina, and played three seasons for the Knicks from 1972 to 1975.
Riker was also selected in the 1972 ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars.
External links
edit- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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