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John Shumate

American basketball player-coach

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born
1952
died
2025
age at death
72
known for
basketball player, basketball coach, head coach

1952 – 2025

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John Henry Shumate was an American professional and college basketball player and coach. Shumate played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Phoenix Suns, Buffalo Braves, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Seattle SuperSonics from 1975 to 1981. He was the fourth overall selection in the 1974 NBA draft.

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