Dave Cowens
Basketball player and coach, Celtics legend
Born
October 25th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach, played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) primarily for the Boston Celtics. Won two NBA championships in 1974 and 1976. Earned the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1973. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, serving as head coach for several teams, including the Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Winning two NBA championships with the Celtics
Receiving the NBA MVP award in 1973
Induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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