American basketball player (born 1948)
Dennis Awtrey|
Born | (1948-02-22) February 22, 1948 (age 76) Hollywood, Los Angeles, U.S. |
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Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
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High school | Blackford (San Jose, California) |
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College | Santa Clara (1967–1970) |
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NBA draft | 1970: 3rd round, 46th overall pick |
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Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers |
Playing career | 1970–1982 |
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Position | Center |
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Number | 20, 21, 34 |
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1970–1972 | Philadelphia 76ers |
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1972–1974 | Chicago Bulls |
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1974–1978 | Phoenix Suns |
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1978–1979 | Boston Celtics |
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1979 | Seattle SuperSonics |
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1979–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
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1980–1981 | Seattle SuperSonics |
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1981–1982 | Portland Trail Blazers |
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Points | 3,516 (4.8 ppg) |
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Rebounds | 3,342 (4.6 rpg) |
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Assists | 1,467 (2.8 apg) |
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Stats at NBA.com |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Dennis Wade Awtrey (born February 22, 1948)[1] is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'10" center from Santa Clara University, Awtrey was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 1970. He played in the league for twelve seasons, spending time with the 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers. Awtrey had his finest season in 1974–1975, when he averaged 9.9 points and 8.6 rebounds as a member of the Suns.[2] Awtrey was also known for once having punched Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the jaw.[3][4] In 2012, Awtrey moved to Manzanita, Oregon, where he now operates a bed-and-breakfast.[5]
Career statistics
NBA
Source[6]
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
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Team
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GP
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MPG
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FG%
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FT%
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RPG
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APG
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SPG
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BPG
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PPG
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1971
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Philadelphia
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7 |
20.6 |
.583 |
.733 |
3.9 |
.7 |
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7.6
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1973
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Chicago
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7 |
38.3 |
.542 |
.500 |
11.0 |
4.4 |
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9.0
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1974
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Chicago
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10 |
15.8 |
.429 |
.600 |
4.0 |
1.3 |
.6 |
.2 |
3.0
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1976
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Phoenix
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19* |
15.1 |
.467 |
.545 |
3.3 |
1.3 |
.3 |
.5 |
3.2
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1978
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Phoenix
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2 |
12.0 |
.250 |
1.000 |
1.0 |
1.5 |
.5 |
.0 |
1.5
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1979†
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Chicago
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16 |
9.6 |
.625 |
.615 |
2.6 |
.7 |
.3 |
.3 |
1.8
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Career
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61 |
16.9 |
.514 |
.585 |
4.1 |
1.4 |
.4 |
.3 |
3.9
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References
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