| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1958 Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | David W. Carter (Dallas, Texas) |
| College | LSU (1977–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 36th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1980–1986 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 31, 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | New York Knicks |
| 1982 | Ohio Mixers |
| 1983–1984 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1984 | Washington Bullets |
| 1984–1986 | Evansville Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
DeWayne Jay Scales (born December 28, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'8" forward from Louisiana State University, Scales played in the NBA from 1980 to 1984 as a member of the New York Knicks and Washington Bullets. Scales averaged 4.6 points per game in his NBA career.[1]