Sam bowie bio

American basketball player (born 1961)

This article is about the basketball player. For the rugby league player, see Sam Bowie (rugby league).

Samuel Paul Bowie (born March 17, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. A national sensation in high school and outstanding collegian and Olympic team member, Bowie's professional promise was undermined by repeated injuries to his legs and feet.

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In spite of the setbacks, the 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and 235 lb (107 kg) center played ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Projected as a solid first-rounder in the 1984 NBA draft, Bowie was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers as the second selection, ahead of Michael Jordan.

Early life

Bowie was born on March 17, 1961, as the son of Ben Bowie and Cathy "Sammy" Bowie.

His father was 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and had played basketball for the Harlem Magicians for six seasons. Bowie's parents divorced when