Felton Spencer was a professional basketball player from the United States who spent 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on January 15, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky, and spent his formative years there. Spencer was well-known for his height and center-field skills.
He played for the University of Louisville and was a superb collegiate athlete. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves, the Utah Jazz, the Orlando Magic, and the Golden State Warriors were just a few of the NBA clubs for which Spencer played during his career. He was a dependable player who was well-known for his reliability and his tenacious defense. In 2001, Spencer announced his NBA retirement.
Who did Felton Spencer play for?
Felton Spencer played 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. Felton Spencer (January 5, 1968 – March 12, 2023) was an American professional basketball player.
How long did Felton Spencer play in the NBA?
In his 12 NBA seasons, Felton Spencer played for 6 different teams: the Timberwolves, Jazz, Warriors, Knicks, Magic, and Spurs. We honor Felton Spencer, a former center for the Warriors, who passed away today at the age of 55. Felton, a Louisville, Kentucky native, had a 12-year NBA career that included three seasons (1996–1999) with the Warriors.