What is James Edwards's middle name?
Franklin
What is James Edwards's full name?
James Franklin Edwards
James Edwards nickname(s):
Buddha
James Edwards date of birth:
November 22, 1955
How old is James Edwards?
70
Where was James Edwards born?
Seattle, Washington
How tall is James Edwards?
7' (213 cm)
How much does James Edwards weigh?
225 lbs (102.1 kg)
What is James Edwards nationality?
American
Where did James Edwards go to school?
Roosevelt in Seattle, Washington
Where did James Edwards go to university?
University of Washington
What is James Edwards's occupation?
Basketball player
Short Biography
James Franklin Edwards (born November 22, 1955) is a retired American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Buddha" for his appearance (he often sported a Fu Manchu mustache) and stoic demeanor, the 7'0" Edwards played 19 years (1977–1996) in the National Basketball Association, playing both the center and power forward positions. Edwards was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers on June 10, 1977 and made his NBA debut on October 18. Edwards played for eight teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Phoenix Suns, the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Chicago Bulls. Born in Seattle, Washington, Edwards starred at Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington.