Claude Lewis Terry (born January 12, 1950) is an American former

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player and coach. He played professionally in the

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(ABA) and the

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(NBA). Terry played four seasons with the ABA (1972–1976) followed by two seasons in the NBA (1976–1978). He played

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for the

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(now known as the Cardinal), where he was an All-Pac-8 first team selection in 1972. Terry was born in Modesto, California, and grew up in Salida. He attended

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. At Stanford University, he averaged 20.6 points per game over his three-year career. He began his pro career with the

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, who selected him with their first pick of the

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in 1972. He was selected in the 1972 NBA draft in the third round with the 42nd overall pick by the

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. Terry later played in the NBA for the

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and

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. After his playing career, Terry became a college head coach for the

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and

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