Jim Farmer

Jim Farmer
Personal information
Born (1964-09-23) September 23, 1964 (age 60)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolHouston Academy
(Dothan, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama (1983–1987)
NBA draft1987: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1987–1997
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Number20, 30, 21, 22
Career history
1987–1988Dallas Mavericks
1989Utah Jazz
1989–1990Pensacola Tornados
1990Seattle SuperSonics
1990Philadelphia 76ers
1990–1991Pensacola Tornados
1991Denver Nuggets
1991–1992Birmingham Bandits
1992Rapid City Thrillers
1992–1993Columbus Horizon
1993Scavolini Pesaro
1993–1994Yakima Sun Kings
1994Denver Nuggets
1996–1997Fort Wayne Fury
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Medals
Representing  United States
Basketball
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 1997 Montevideo National team

James Hubert Farmer (born September 23, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round (20th pick overall) of the 1987 NBA draft. Farmer, a 6'4" 190 lb small forward, played for the Mavericks, Utah Jazz signed as a free agent 1/4/1989, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets in 5 NBA seasons. His best stint as an NBA player was during the 1990–91 season when he appeared in 25 games for the Nuggets and averaged 10.0 ppg. During his playing career he had good jumping ability, and was a solid contributor coming off the bench. He was an All-SEC player his senior year and known for his tenacious defense. He toured the Orient with an Athletes in Action team in 1984.