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Former Bulls Center Jawann Oldham Dies at 68

Seattle University confirmed the 68-year-old’s death in Atlanta, marking a career that stretched from Bulls seasons to developing pro basketball abroad.

Overview

  • Seattle University confirmed his death Monday in Atlanta, with no cause disclosed.
  • The 7-foot center played ten NBA seasons for eight teams, including Chicago alongside Michael Jordan in 1984–86.
  • His peak year was 1985–86 with the Bulls, when he started 47 of 52 games and averaged 7.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks.
  • Drafted 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1980, he appeared in 329 NBA games with career averages of 4.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
  • After retiring, he helped launch pro leagues in South Korea, China and Japan and founded a basketball academy in Dubai, and he is survived by his daughter, Jasmine.