Bob Christian (basketball)

Bob Christian is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a center and power forward. Christian attended the University of Rhode Island, where he was a standout player. He was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round (36th overall) of the 1969 NBA draft.

Christian played several seasons in the NBA, including stints with the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. While he wasn't a star, he was a reliable role player known for his rebounding and interior defense. After his NBA career, Christian continued to play professionally in other leagues.

His career statistics include scoring and rebounding averages typical for a reserve player of that era. Specific season-by-season statistics can be found on basketball reference websites and official NBA archives.