John Arec Gianelli is an American

United States

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 former professional basketball

Basketball

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 player.

A 6'10" forward/center

Center (basketball)

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 from the University of the Pacific, Gianelli played eight seasons (1972–1980) in the National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

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 as a member of the New York Knicks

New York Knicks

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, Buffalo Braves

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, Milwaukee Bucks

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, and Utah Jazz

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. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds

Rebound (basketball)

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 per game in his career and won a league championship with New York in 1973. He also played professionally in Italy for three years for Olimpia Milano

Olimpia Milano

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