Bill Chamberlain

William Martin Chamberlain (December 16, 1949 – July 13, 2025) was an American professional basketball player in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Key Information

Chamberlain, circa 1969
Personal information
Born	(1949-12-16)December 16, 1949 Long Island, New York, U.S.
Died	July 13, 2025(2025-07-13) (aged 75)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York)
College	North Carolina (1969–1972)
NBA draft	1972: 3rd round, 43rd overall pick
Drafted by	Golden State Warriors
Playing career	1972–1974
Position	Small forward
Number	42, 24
Career history
1972–1973	Memphis Tams
1973	Kentucky Colonels
1973–1974	Phoenix Suns
Career highlights
Second-team All-ACC (1972)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference
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Chamberlain played for the Memphis Tams and Kentucky Colonels (1972–73) of the ABA and the Phoenix Suns (1973–74) of the NBA. He died on July 13, 2025, at age 75.^[1]

• Career statistics from NBA.com  · Basketball Reference 

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