Cliff Anderson
Clifford V. Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | July 26, 2021 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1967–1971 |
Clifford V. Anderson (September 7, 1944 – July 26, 2021) was an American basketball professional who played in both the NBA and ABA leagues. After attending Saint Joseph's University, Anderson was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth round as the 35th overall pick of the 1967 NBA draft.
Throughout his career, Anderson played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1967–69), Denver Rockets (1969–70) in the ABA, and later joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers during the 1970–71 NBA season, appearing in a total of 84 games. Known for his adaptability, he primarily served as a shooting guard.
Anderson died on July 26, 2021.
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Lakers (NBA) | 18 | 5.2 | .241 | .429 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | ||
| L.A. Lakers (NBA) | 35 | 8.3 | .407 | .573 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 3.9 | ||
| Denver (ABA) | 3 | 7.3 | .500 | – | .333 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | |
| Cleveland (NBA) | 23 | 7.4 | .322 | .683 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Philadelphia (NBA) | 5 | 5.7 | .167 | .714 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | ||
| Career (NBA) | 81 | 7.2 | .351 | .593 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.0 | ||
| Career (overall) | 84 | 7.2 | .354 | – | .585 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 3.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | L.A. Lakers (NBA) | 3 | 3.3 | .400 | – | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 |