Evers Allen Burns (born August 24, 1971) is an American former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the 2nd round (31st overall) of the

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. A 6'8" forward from the

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, Burns played in only 22 games as a member of the Kings during the

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, averaging 2.4 points per game. In 1998, Burns played 22 games for the Sydney Kings in the Australian National Basketball League. He also played several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association, for the

Sioux Falls Skyforce The Sioux Falls Skyforce are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and are affiliated with the Miami Heat. The team plays their home games in the Sanford Pentagon, a place they have call ...

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Yakima Sun Kings The Yakima SunKings are a basketball team located in Yakima, Washington, covering the central Washington sports market of Yakima, Tri-Cities, and Ellensburg and plays at the Yakima SunDome. The team competed in the Continental Basketball Associat ...

and

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.''1996–97 Official CBA Guide and Register'', page 252

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