Professional Basketball Career
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| Center/Forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1930-11-10) November 10, 1930 (age 82) Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State |
| NBA Draft | 1952 / Round: 10 / Pick: 90th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1952–1969 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,069 |
| Rebounds | 2,212 |
| Assists | 201 |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
In the middle of his first season of professional baseball, Conley agreed to sign with the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the struggling American Basketball League
Conley played in the National Basketball Association for six seasons - four seasons for the Boston Celtics and two for the New York Knicks. Conley helped more in a back-up role as a strong rebounder averaging 6.3 rebounds per game in only 16.5 minutes of playing time.
"When I look back, I don't know how I did it, I really don't," Conley said. "I think I was having so much fun that it kept me going. I can't remember a teammate I didn't enjoy."
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