Sylvester Norris (born February 18, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the San Antonio Spurs in 17 games during the 1979–80 season.[1] He averaged 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1957 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jim Hill (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| College | Jackson State (1975–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 3rd round, 63rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Antonio Spurs |
| Playing career | 1979–1983 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1982–1983 | Roseto |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
He is the older brother of Audie Norris, who also played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | San Antonio | 17 | 11.1 | .419 | – | .667 | 2.5 | .4 | .2 | .7 | 2.4 |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Sylvester Norris NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
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