Don Chaney
Basketball player and coach; NBA Champion
Born
March 22nd, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player and coach, he played as a shooting guard in the NBA. His playing career spanned from 1968 to 1981, during which he played for several teams including the Boston Celtics, achieving an NBA Championship in 1974. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, leading multiple teams in the NBA and serving as an assistant coach as well. His coaching career included stints with the Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics, contributing to the development of players and strategies.
NBA Championship with Boston Celtics in 1974
Coached Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics
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