Cedric Maxwell

Basketball player, coach, sportscaster

Cedric Maxwell - Basketball player, coach, sportscaster
Born

November 21st, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former professional basketball player and coach, contributed significantly to the sport. Played for the Boston Celtics, winning two NBA championships in 1981 and 1984. Later transitioned into a coaching role and sportscasting, offering insights into basketball analysis.

Won two NBA championships with the Boston Celtics

Served as a sportscaster covering basketball

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