Coniel Norman

Summary

Coniel Norman (September 24, 1953 - March 7, 2022), also known as Connie Norman, was a retired American professional basketball player. He played a total of 99 NBA games.[1]

Coniel Norman
Personal information
Born(1953-09-24)September 24, 1953
Detroit, Michigan
DiedMarch 7, 2022(2022-03-07) (aged 68)
Los Angeles, CA
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolKettering (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeArizona (1972–1974)
NBA draft1973: 3rd round, 37th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1974–1979
PositionShooting guard
Number22, 11
Career history
19741976Philadelphia 76ers
1978–1979San Diego Clippers
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Personal life edit

After basketball Norman served in the U.S. army. After serving in the army he lost touch with his family and friends and struggled with homelessness for 27 years.[2] In 2010, he was reunited with his family.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Connie Norman NBA & ABA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
  2. ^ "Coniel: "I've been given another chance at life." | NCSHA". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  3. ^ Former Arizona star forward resurfaces – College Basketball Nation Blog- ESPN