Jose Dan Slaughter (born September 9, 1960) is an American former

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player. He was a 6'5"

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and attended the

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. Slaughter played for the

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during the 1982-83 season, averaging 5.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. He was originally selected by the Pacers with the 20th pick in the second round (43rd overall) of the

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. Slaughter played in the

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(CBA) for the

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, Rochester Flyers, Rockford Lightning, Quad City Thunder,

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and Yakima SunKings from 1983 to 1992. He was selected to the All-CBA First Team in 1985, All-Defensive First Team in 1985 and All-Defensive Second Team in 1984.

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