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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1953)}}
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{{similar names|Richard Kelley (disambiguation)}}
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| name = Rich Kelley
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| number = 53, 44, 50
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| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]]
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| weight_lb = 235
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|03|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|03|23}}
| birth_place = [[San Mateo, California]]
| birth_place = [[San Mateo, California]], U.S.
| nationality = American
| high_school = [[Woodside High School (Woodside, California)|Woodside]] ([[Woodside, California]])
| high_school = [[Woodside High School (Woodside, California)|Woodside]] ([[Woodside, California]])
| college = [[Stanford Cardinal men's basketball|Stanford]] (1972–1975)
| college = [[Stanford Cardinal men's basketball|Stanford]] (1972–1975)
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| career_start = 1975
| career_start = 1975
| career_end = 1986
| career_end = 1986
| career_number = 53, 44, 50
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| career_position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]]
| years1 = {{nbay|1975|start}}–{{nbay|1978|end}}
| years1 = {{nbay|1975|start}}–{{nbay|1978|end}}
| team1 = [[New Orleans Jazz (NBA team)|New Orleans Jazz]]
| team1 = [[New Orleans Jazz (NBA team)|New Orleans Jazz]]
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| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3value = 2,092 (2.6 apg)
| stat3value = 2,092 (2.6 apg)
| bbr = kelleri01
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{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Championship]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Championship]]}}
{{MedalBronze |[[1974 FIBA World Championship|1974 Puerto Rico]] | [[1974 FIBA World Championship|Team competition]]}}
{{MedalBronze |[[1974 FIBA World Championship|1974 Puerto Rico]] | [[1974 FIBA World Championship|Team competition]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Pan American Games]]}}
{{MedalGold |[[1975 Pan American Games|1975 Mexico City]] | [[Basketball at the 1975 Pan American Games|Team competition]]}}
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'''Richard Ryland Kelley''' (born March 23, 1953) is a retired American [[basketball]] player. Kelley played college basketball at Stanford University and was the 1st round pick (#7 overall) of the New Orleans Jazz in the 1975 NBA draft. Kelley played ten NBA seasons.
'''Richard Ryland Kelley''' (born March 23, 1953) is an American retired [[basketball]] player. Kelley played [[college basketball]] at [[Stanford University]] and was the first-round pick (7th pick overall) of the [[New Orleans Jazz (NBA team)|New Orleans Jazz]] in the [[1975 NBA draft]]. Kelley played eleven NBA seasons.


==College career==
==College career==


A [[center (basketball)|center]]/[[power forward (basketball)|power forward]], a graduate of [[Woodside High School (Woodside, California)|Woodside High School]], Kelley played [[college basketball]] for [[Stanford Cardinal men's basketball|Stanford University]].
A [[center (basketball)|center]]/[[power forward (basketball)|power forward]], a graduate of [[Woodside High School (Woodside, California)|Woodside High School]], Kelley played [[college basketball]] for [[Stanford Cardinal men's basketball|Stanford]].


The 7-foot, 235-pound<ref>https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kelleri01.html</ref> Kelley was drafted as an underclassman in the second round of the 1974 [[American Basketball Association|ABA]] Draft by the [[New York Nets]], but he opted to stay in college for another year.<ref>[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KelleRi01 BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page]</ref>
The 7-foot, 235-pound<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kelleri01.html|title = Rich Kelley Stats}}</ref> Kelley was drafted as an underclassman in the second round of the 1974 [[American Basketball Association]] ABA draft by the [[New York Nets]], but he opted to stay in college for another year.<ref>[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KelleRi01 BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page]</ref>


While in college, Kelley played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|Team USA]] in the [[1974 FIBA World Championship]], winning the bronze medal.<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1974.html 1974 USA Basketball] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824211234/http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1974.html |date=2007-08-24 }}</ref>
While in college, Kelley played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|Team USA]] in the [[1974 FIBA World Championship]], winning the bronze medal.<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1974.html 1974 USA Basketball] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824211234/http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1974.html |date=2007-08-24 }}</ref>


In 76 career games at Stanford, under Coach [[Howard Dallmar]], Kelley averaged a [[double-double]] of 18.6 points and 12.4 rebounds, shooting 49% from the floor and 78% from the line. He scored 1412 total points, with 944 total rebounds in his three varsity seasons.<ref>https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/rich-kelley-1.html</ref>
In in his 76 career games at Stanford, under Coach [[Howard Dallmar]], Kelley averaged a [[double-double]] of 18.6 points and 12.4 rebounds, shooting 49% from the floor and 78% from the line. He scored 1412 total points, with 944 total rebounds in his three varsity seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/rich-kelley-1.html|title=Rich Kelley College Stats}}</ref>


==NBA career==
==NBA career==
In 1975, Kelley was drafted by the [[New Orleans Jazz (NBA team)|New Orleans Jazz]] in the first round of the [[1975 NBA draft]] and by the [[Memphis Sounds]] in the second round of the 1975 ABA Draft.<ref>[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KelleRi01 BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page]</ref>
In 1975, Kelley was drafted by the [[New Orleans Jazz (NBA team)|New Orleans Jazz]] in the first round of the [[1975 NBA draft]] and by the [[Memphis Sounds]] in the second round of the 1975 ABA Draft.<ref>[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KelleRi01 BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page]</ref>


In the NBA Kelley played for the [[Utah Jazz|New Orleans Jazz/Utah Jazz]] (1975–79 and 1983–85), [[New Jersey Nets]] (1979–80), [[Phoenix Suns]] (1980–82), [[Denver Nuggets]] (1982–83) and [[Sacramento Kings]] (1985–86). His best individual season was with the Jazz in 1978-79, in which he averaged 15.7 points and 12.8 rebounds per game (good for second in the league in rebounding that year), and also established a franchise record with 166 blocked shots.
In the NBA Kelley played for the [[Utah Jazz|New Orleans/Utah Jazz]] (1975–79, 1983–85), [[New Jersey Nets]] (1979–80), [[Phoenix Suns]] (1980–82), [[Denver Nuggets]] (1982–83) and [[Sacramento Kings]] (1985–86). His best individual season was with the Jazz in 1978–79, in which he averaged 15.7 points and 12.8 rebounds per game (good for second in the league in rebounding that year), and also established a franchise record with 166 blocked shots.


He helped the Suns win the [[1980–81 NBA season|1980–81]] NBA Pacific Division and the Jazz win the [[1983–84 NBA season|1983–84]] NBA Midwest Division.
He helped the Suns win the [[1980–81 NBA season|1980–81]] NBA Pacific Division and the Jazz win the [[1983–84 NBA season|1983–84]] NBA Midwest Division.
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He currently ranks 94th on the NBA's career offensive rebounds list (1,872).
He currently ranks 94th on the NBA's career offensive rebounds list (1,872).


In 11 seasons he played in 814 games and played 17,711 minutes, a 48.8 field goal percentage (2,166 for 4,435), 78.3 free throw percentage (1,867 for 2,384), 5,678 total rebounds (1,872 offensive, 3,806 defensive), 2,092 assists, 694 steals, 749 blocked shots, 2,613 personal fouls and 6,199 points. He averaged 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in his 814 career games.<ref>https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kelleri01.html</ref>
In 11 seasons, he played in 814 games and played 17,711 minutes, a 48.8 field goal percentage (2,166 for 4,435), 78.3 free throw percentage (1,867 for 2,384), 5,678 total rebounds (1,872 offensive, 3,806 defensive), 2,092 assists, 694 steals, 749 blocked shots, 2,613 personal fouls and 6,199 points. He averaged 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in his 814 career games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kelleri01.html|title = Rich Kelley Stats}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
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==Honors==
==Honors==
* Kelley was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.<ref>https://gostanford.com/hof.aspx?hof=85</ref>
* Kelley was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gostanford.com/hof.aspx?hof=85|title = Rich Kelley () – Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame}}</ref>
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* In 2009, Kelley was inducted into the Woodside High School Community Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.woodsidehs.org/PARENTSCOMMUNITY/Community-Hall-of-Fame/index.html|title = Woodside High School – Community Hall of Fame}}</ref>

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* In 2009, Kelley was inducted into the Woodside High School Community Hall of Fame.<ref>http://www.woodsidehs.org/PARENTSCOMMUNITY/Community-Hall-of-Fame/index.html</ref>


==References==
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{{United States Squad 1974 FIBA World Championship}}
{{United States Squad 1974 FIBA World Championship}}
{{1975 NBA Draft}}
{{1975 NBA draft}}


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Latest revision as of 13:30, 12 August 2024

For other people with similar names, see Richard Kelley (disambiguation).
Rich Kelley
Personal information
Born (1953-03-23) March 23, 1953 (age 71)
San Mateo, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodside (Woodside, California)
CollegeStanford (1972–1975)
NBA draft1975: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
Playing career1975–1986
PositionCenter / power forward
Number53, 44, 50
Career history
1975–1979New Orleans Jazz
1979–1980New Jersey Nets
1980–1982Phoenix Suns
1982–1983Denver Nuggets
1983–1985Utah Jazz
1985–1986Sacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points6,199 (7.6 ppg)
Rebounds5,678 (7.0 rpg)
Assists2,092 (2.6 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Representing  United States
Men's basketball
FIBA World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Puerto Rico Team competition

Richard Ryland Kelley (born March 23, 1953) is an American retired basketball player. Kelley played college basketball at Stanford University and was the first-round pick (7th pick overall) of the New Orleans Jazz in the 1975 NBA draft. Kelley played eleven NBA seasons.

College career

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A center/power forward, a graduate of Woodside High School, Kelley played college basketball for Stanford.

The 7-foot, 235-pound[1] Kelley was drafted as an underclassman in the second round of the 1974 American Basketball Association ABA draft by the New York Nets, but he opted to stay in college for another year.[2]

While in college, Kelley played for the Team USA in the 1974 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal.[3]

In in his 76 career games at Stanford, under Coach Howard Dallmar, Kelley averaged a double-double of 18.6 points and 12.4 rebounds, shooting 49% from the floor and 78% from the line. He scored 1412 total points, with 944 total rebounds in his three varsity seasons.[4]

NBA career

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In 1975, Kelley was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft and by the Memphis Sounds in the second round of the 1975 ABA Draft.[5]

In the NBA Kelley played for the New Orleans/Utah Jazz (1975–79, 1983–85), New Jersey Nets (1979–80), Phoenix Suns (1980–82), Denver Nuggets (1982–83) and Sacramento Kings (1985–86). His best individual season was with the Jazz in 1978–79, in which he averaged 15.7 points and 12.8 rebounds per game (good for second in the league in rebounding that year), and also established a franchise record with 166 blocked shots.

He helped the Suns win the 1980–81 NBA Pacific Division and the Jazz win the 1983–84 NBA Midwest Division.

He currently ranks 94th on the NBA's career offensive rebounds list (1,872).

In 11 seasons, he played in 814 games and played 17,711 minutes, a 48.8 field goal percentage (2,166 for 4,435), 78.3 free throw percentage (1,867 for 2,384), 5,678 total rebounds (1,872 offensive, 3,806 defensive), 2,092 assists, 694 steals, 749 blocked shots, 2,613 personal fouls and 6,199 points. He averaged 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in his 814 career games.[6]

Personal

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After retirement, Kelley earned an MBA at Stanford. He is a co-founder of Search Fund Partners, having started the firm in 2004. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of San Francisco Legal, Avadyne Health, HemaSource, Verengo, H&R Accounts, Asset Recovery Corporation and Medical Positioning, Inc.

Kelley has been involved in numerous small businesses and start-up companies as an operator, owner, and investor. His varied experience includes: CFO of SCORE! Educational Centers, CEO of San Jose Giants, General Partner of the Stanford Terrace Inn, developer of houses and subdivisions, owner of office buildings, investor in successful tech start-ups (Coinstar, PLX Technology, Corcept Therapeutics). He has also invested in many limited partnerships, including venture funds, and has been involved as a search fund investor since 1994.

Honors

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  • Kelley was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.[7]
  • In 2009, Kelley was inducted into the Woodside High School Community Hall of Fame.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Rich Kelley Stats".
  2. ^ BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page
  3. ^ 1974 USA Basketball Archived 2007-08-24 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Rich Kelley College Stats".
  5. ^ BasketballReference.com Rick Kelley page
  6. ^ "Rich Kelley Stats".
  7. ^ "Rich Kelley () – Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame".
  8. ^ "Woodside High School – Community Hall of Fame".
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