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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1958-07-03) July 3, 1958 (age 66) Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1981: 3rd round, 49th overall pick |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 21, 5 |
| Career history | |
| 1981 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1981 | Denver Nuggets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats  at NBA.com | |
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David Earl Burns (born July 3, 1958) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Navarro College and Saint Louis.
He was raised in Dallas, Texas, and attended South Oak Cliff High School. After two years at Navarro Junior College, Burns transferred to Saint Louis University. In his two years at SLU, he averaged 19.4 and 21.4 points per game. He was conference co-MVP during his senior year.
Burns was selected by the NBA’s New Jersey Nets in the 3rd round (49th pick overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. He split the 1981–82 season with the Nets and Denver Nuggets, playing a total of 9 games.
Burns was inducted to the Navarro College athletic hall of fame in 2021.[1]
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