Summary
Jawann Oldham, a former NBA player and teammate of Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls, has died at the age of 68 in Atlanta. Oldham played for multiple teams over his career, including eight NBA teams and contributed significantly to basketball internationally after retiring from the NBA.
Key Facts
- Jawann Oldham died at 68 years old in Atlanta.
- He played with Michael Jordan during Jordan's first three seasons with the Chicago Bulls.
- Oldham played for eight NBA teams, including the Bulls, Knicks, and Lakers.
- He was drafted 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1980.
- His best NBA season was 1985-86 with the Bulls, starting 47 out of 52 games.
- After the NBA, Oldham helped launch basketball leagues in South Korea, China, and Japan.
- He founded a basketball academy in Dubai.
- Oldham ranks second in rebounds and tenth in scoring in Seattle University's basketball history.
