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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1949 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Michigan State (1969–1970) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 1st round, 11th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1970–1979 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Number | 44, 10, 32, |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1970–1976 | Denver Rockets / Nuggets |
| 1976–1978 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1978 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1978–1979 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1979 | New Jersey Nets |
| As coach: | |
| 1985–1987 | Metro State (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 11,785 (16.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,616 (3.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,357 (3.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Ralph Derek Simpson (born August 10, 1949) is an American former basketball player. He played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1970 to 1980.