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Dennis Awtrey

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Dennis Awtrey
Personal information
Born (1948-02-22) February 22, 1948 (age 76)
Hollywood, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolBlackford (San Jose, California)
CollegeSanta Clara (1967–1970)
NBA draft1970: 3rd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1970–1982
PositionCenter
Number20, 21, 34
Career history
19701972Philadelphia 76ers
19721974Chicago Bulls
19741978Phoenix Suns
1978–1979Boston Celtics
1979Seattle SuperSonics
1979–1980Chicago Bulls
1980–1981Seattle SuperSonics
1981–1982Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points3,516 (4.8 ppg)
Rebounds3,342 (4.6 rpg)
Assists1,467 (2.8 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Dennis Wade Awtrey (born February 22, 1948) 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.[citation needed]. In 1973, he punched Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the face.[citation needed] In 2012, Awtrey moved to Manzanita, Oregon, where he now operates a bed-and-breakfast.[1]

References

  1. ^ Schoenfeld, Bruce (June–July 2014). "In Praise of the American Beach Town". National Geographic Traveller.