Felton LaFrance Spencer was an American professional basketball player who was a center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1990 to 2002.
Spencer was selected with the 6th pick in the 1990 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. As a rookie, Spencer split time at center with 7-foot-3-inch (2.21 m) veteran Randy Breuer but still managed respectable numbers, averaging 7.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and shooting 51.2% from the floor. He finished the season with 272 offensive rebounds, the seventh-most in the NBA that year.
How long did Felton Spencer play in the NBA?
Felton Spencer played 12 NBA seasons with 6 teams — Timberwolves, Jazz, Warriors, Knicks, Magic, and Spurs. We remember former Warriors center Felton Spencer, who passed away today at the age of 55.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Felton played three seasons with the Warriors (1996-99) during a 12-year NBA career.
