Campy Russell facts for kids
Russell from the 1973 Michiganensian
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 12, 1952 Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Pontiac Central (Pontiac, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (1972–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1974–1985 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1980 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1980–1982 | New York Knicks |
| 1984 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1984–1985 | Detroit Spirits |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,953 (15.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,696 (4.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,684 (3.0 apg) |
Michael Campanella "Campy" Russell (born January 12, 1952) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Campy played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. He played for nine years and was even an NBA All-Star in 1979.
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College Basketball Star
Before joining the NBA, Campy Russell was a top player at the University of Michigan. He played for three seasons with the Michigan Wolverines. In his junior year, he was amazing, scoring an average of 23.7 points per game. Because of his great performance, he was named an All-American that year. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country.
Professional Basketball Career
Campy Russell played as a forward in the NBA. He spent most of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played for the New York Knicks.
All-Star Season
His best season was in 1978–1979 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During this time, he was chosen to be an NBA All-Star. He averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. These are really impressive numbers for a basketball player.
Career Highlights
Over his NBA career, Campy Russell played a total of 566 games. He scored 8,953 points, which means he averaged 15.8 points per game. He also grabbed 2,696 rebounds and made 1,684 assists. These stats show he was a well-rounded player who could score, get rebounds, and help his teammates.
After His Playing Career
After he stopped playing basketball, Campy Russell continued to be involved with the sport. Today, he works for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is the Director of Alumni Relations. This means he helps keep former players connected with the team.
He also used to be a co-host for the Cavaliers' pregame and postgame TV show. This show was called Cavaliers Live on Bally Sports Ohio. He stopped doing this after the 2023-2024 season.
Cavaliers Wall of Honor
On March 26, 2022, Campy Russell received a special honor. He was added to the Cavaliers Wall of Honor. This is a special recognition for people who have made a big impact on the team. Other famous players like World B. Free and Lenny Wilkens were also honored that day.
See also
In Spanish: Campy Russell para niños
- University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
