Dave Lattin facts for kids
Lattin at UTEP (formerly Texas Western) in 1966.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 23, 1943 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Worthing (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UTEP (1965–1967) |
| NBA Draft | 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Selected by the San Francisco Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1967–1973 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | San Francisco Warriors |
| 1968–1969 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1970–1972 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1972–1973 | Memphis Tams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA and ABA statistics | |
| Points | 1,904 (7.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,332 (5.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 184 (0.7 apg) |
David Lattin (born December 23, 1943) is a former American basketball player. He was a key player, the starting center, for the Texas Western Miners when they won the NCAA championship in 1966. During his time playing, he was 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 225 pounds. People often called him "Big Daddy D."
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Early Life and College Basketball
David Lattin was born on December 23, 1943, in Houston, Texas. His mother, Elsie Lattin, raised him after his father passed away in 1949. David went to elementary and high school in Houston. He graduated from Evan E. Worthing Senior High School in 1963.
David was a fantastic basketball player in high school. He was named All-State and All-American in both his junior and senior years. He was the first player from Texas to be chosen for a High School All-American team.
In 1964, Lattin left Tennessee State because he wanted more challenging basketball games. He went back to Houston and played in the AAAU league. In 1965, he received a full scholarship to attend Texas Western College. There, he joined the Miners, a top team in the NCAA Division 1.
Under Coach Don Haskins, the Miners made history. They won the 1966 Division 1 NCAA National Championship. This team was special because they started five black players. Lattin was recognized as an All-American player in both the 1966 and 1967 seasons.
Professional Basketball Career
After his college success, David Lattin left Texas Western College in 1967. He was chosen as the tenth pick in the NBA draft by the San Francisco Warriors.
Interestingly, the Kansas City Chiefs, an American Football League team, also drafted Lattin in 1967. They thought he might be a good wide receiver. However, Lattin chose to stick with basketball.
He played for several professional basketball teams. These included the Phoenix Suns, the Pittsburgh Condors, and the Memphis Tams. David Lattin finished his professional playing career with the famous Harlem Globetrotters. He played with them from 1973 to 1976.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, David Lattin went back to school. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He then started several successful businesses, including Your Maison Housing.
Lattin has received many honors for his achievements. He was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This honor was given to him as part of the historic 1966 Texas Western team. That same year, he wrote a book called Slam Dunk to Glory.
David Lattin's story was even featured in a movie. He was played by actor Schin A.S. Kerr in the 2006 Disney film Glory Road. The movie was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Personal Life and Family
David Lattin has a son named Clifton and a daughter named Leslie. He also has several grandchildren. His grandson, Khadeem, played college basketball at the University of Oklahoma. Khadeem started every game during the 2016–2017 basketball season for the Sooners.
Another of his grandsons, Mathias Lattin, is a talented blues musician. His band won the 2023 International Blues Challenge.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA and ABA Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games Played | Minutes Per Game | Field Goal % | 3-Point % | Free Throw % | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game | Points Per Game |
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| 1967–68 | San Francisco | 44 | 5.8 | .363 | .697 | 2.4 | .3 | 2.2 | |
| 1968–69 | Phoenix | 68 | 14.5 | .410 | .634 | 4.8 | .7 | 6.0 | |
| 1970–71 | Pittsburgh (ABA) | 71 | 16.0 | .469 | .000 | .610 | 6.6 | .9 | 6.5 |
| 1971–72 | Pittsburgh (ABA) | 64 | 23.2 | .544 | .000 | .612 | 5.9 | .8 | 12.6 |
| 1972–73 | Memphis (ABA) | 16 | 18.5 | .462 | .000 | .756 | 3.9 | .4 | 8.1 |
| Career (NBA) | 112 | 11.1 | .400 | .644 | 3.8 | .6 | 4.5 | ||
| Career (ABA) | 151 | 19.3 | .510 | .000 | .625 | 6.0 | .8 | 9.3 | |
| Career (overall) | 263 | 15.8 | .477 | .000 | .631 | 5.1 | .7 | 7.2 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | Games Played | Minutes Per Game | Field Goal % | Free Throw % | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game | Points Per Game |
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| 1968 | San Francisco | 5 | 5.4 | .200 | .833 | 1.0 | .2 | 1.4 |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | Games Played | Field Goal % | Free Throw % | Rebounds Per Game | Points Per Game |
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| 1965–66 | UTEP | 29 | .495 | .703 | 8.6 | 14.0 |
| 1966–67 | UTEP | 27 | .474 | .699 | 10.1 | 15.1 |
| Career | 56 | .484 | .701 | 9.3 | 14.6 | |
More Information
- NBA and ABA career stats
- Basketball Hall of Fame 2007 - Texas one of the best teams
- History Makers
See also
In Spanish: Dave Lattin para niños
