Listed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Role Singer-songwriter Listed weight 170 lb (77 kg) Nationality Nigerian | Pro career 1981–1988 Associated acts Chris Oyakhilome Name Franklin Edwards | |
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Born February 2, 1959 (age 65) New York City, New York ( 1959-02-02 ) NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall Genres Christian hip hop, Urban contemporary gospel Similar People Sinach, Nikki Laoye, Samsong, Lara George, Obiwon |
Franklin Delano Edwards (born February 2, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. A 6'1" point guard from Cleveland State University, Edwards played in 7 NBA seasons from 1981 to 1988. He played for the 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.

In his NBA career, Edwards played in 296 games and scored a total of 1,802 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1985–86 NBA season as a member of the Clippers, appearing in 73 games and averaging 9.0 ppg.

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