John Long
ABOUT JOHN LONG
NBA guard/forward who scored 12,131 points during his 16-year career, mostly with the Detroit Pistons.
He was coached in college by legendary mentor and broadcaster Dick Vitale .
He was the oldest player in basketball when he retired in 1997.
His nephew Grant Long also enjoyed a long career in the NBA.
He played in the same backcourt with Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas while on the Detroit Pistons.
