Jim Chones
Basketball player & NBA champion
Born
November 30th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1970s and 1980s. Achieved significant success with the Milwaukee Bucks, winning the NBA championship in 1971. Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing to the team's performance in several seasons. After retiring from professional play, Chones transitioned to coaching and mentoring young athletes.
Won NBA championship with Milwaukee Bucks in 1971
Played for Cleveland Cavaliers
Contributed to coaching young athletes
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