Felton LaFrance Spencer was an American professional basketball player who was a center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association from 1990 to 2002.
10 Facts About Felton Spencer
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Felton Spencer attended the University of Louisville, where he played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.
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That season Felton Spencer paced the Cardinals in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, and field goal percentage.
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Felton Spencer finished the season with 272 offensive rebounds, the seventh-most in the NBA that year.
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However, with the arrival of Luc Longley the following season, Felton Spencer's playing time declined over the following two years.
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In Utah, Felton Spencer became the successor to Mark Eaton, and he provided the Jazz with solid scoring, rebounding and defense at the pivot position.
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Felton Spencer went on to play 71 games for the Warriors and do a solid job in the middle, ranking second on the team in rebounding and third in blocked shots.
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In 2011, Felton Spencer became an assistant basketball coach at Spalding University.
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Felton Spencer was later an assistant basketball coach at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Felton Spencer died at the University of Louisville Hospital on March 12,2023, at the age of 55.