Happy Hairston
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Happy Hairston was a professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was a power forward and center who was known for his rebounding and defensive skills. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1965 and played for them for two seasons before being traded to the Baltimore Bullets. He played for the Bullets

Happy Hairston was a professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was a power forward and center who was known for his rebounding and defensive skills. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1965 and played for them for two seasons before being traded to the Baltimore Bullets. He played for the Bullets

Career Stats

NBA 1965-1975

Points

11,505

Assists

1,268

Rebounds

8,019

#72 All-Time

PPG

14.8

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Career Timeline

1965-1968

Cincinnati Royals (NBA)

Player

1968-1970

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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1970-1975

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

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