The previous selection of draft of Phoenix Suns, John Shumate, who additionally served within the entrance workplace of the group and head coach of Mercury, died Monday morning on the age of 72, in line with Tom Black of the Arizona Sports activities and the Black Tom of South Bend Tribune. Shumate was written by Phoenix with the fourth selection in complete to the 1974 NBA draft. Shumate lastly succeeded on the sphere the next season, however solely performed in 43 video games for Phoenix earlier than being handled in Buffalo Braves in mid-season for Gar Heard and Draft Capital.
Former Suns ahead, John Shumate useless at 72
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