Otis Thorpe

Otis Thorpe is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. In 1994, he became an NBA Champion while he played with the Houston Rockets. He was also named an NBA All-Star in 1992.

Player Profile and High School and College Career

Otis Henry Thorpe was born on August 5, 1962, in Boynton Beach, Florida in the United States of America. He stands 208 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 112 kg.

Thorpe attended the Lake Worth Community High School in his hometown of Florida. Later, he played collegiate basketball for Providence College from 1980 to 1984. He received All Big-East honors.

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Position	Power Forward
Height / weight	2.08 m / 112 kg
Born	5 Aug 1962
Nationality	United States
Playing Style	Right Handed

Team History
Charlotte	2000 - 2001
Miami Heat	1999 - 2000
Washington	1999
Vancouver Grizzlies	1997 - 1998
Sacramento	1998
Detroit	1995 - 1997
Houston	1988 - 1995
Portland	1995
Kansas City Kings	1984 - 1988

Professional Career

Thorpe was drafted into the NBA in 1984, chosen 9th overall during the first round by the Kansas City Kings. He played with the kings from 1984 to 1988. His longest time in the NBA was spent with the Houston Rockets where he played from 1988 to 1995.

He was named an NBA All-Star in 1992. In 1994, he became an NBA Champion together with the team. In 1995, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers but quickly moved to play for the Detroit Pistons. In the 1997-1998 season, he played for the Vancouver Grizzlies.

In 1998, he signed with the Sacramento Kings, and in 1999, he played for the Washington Wizards. In the 1999-2000 season, he played for the Miami Heat. His last season in the NBA was the 2000-2001 season. He played it with the Charlotte Hornets.