Dave Cowens
American basketball player and coach (born 1948)
Biography
David William Cowens ( COW-ənz; born October 25, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player and NBA head coach. At 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), he played the center position and occasionally played power forward. Cowens spent most of his playing career with the Boston Celtics. He was the 1971 NBA Rookie of the Year and the 1973 NBA Most Valuable Player. Cowens won NBA championships as a member of the Celtics in 1974 and 1976. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. Throughout his career Cowens was known for being an undersized center, however he made up for his height with hustle and athleticism. Cowens has also held coaching positions in the NBA, CBA, and WNBA.
Cowens was named a member of both the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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Career highlights
Teams
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors
- Boston Celtics
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Florida State Seminoles men's basketball
Family
- Parents
- Ruth Ellen Cowens
Awards & honours (5)
- NBA All-Rookie Team
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- NBA All-Defensive Team
Quick answers about Dave Cowens
- How old is Dave Cowens?
- Dave Cowens is 77 years old (born October 25, 1948).
- When is Dave Cowens's birthday?
- Dave Cowens was born on October 25, 1948.
- Where was Dave Cowens born?
- Dave Cowens was born in Newport.
- What is Dave Cowens's zodiac sign?
- Dave Cowens's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- How tall is Dave Cowens?
- Dave Cowens is 2.06 m (6′9″) tall.
- What is Dave Cowens's nationality?
- Dave Cowens is a citizen of United States.
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- Dave Cowens is known as basketball player, basketball coach.
