Dave Stallworth facts for kids
Stallworth in 1971
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| Power forward / Center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 20, 1941 Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | March 15, 2017 (aged 75) Wichita, Kansas |
| High school | James Madison (Dallas, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wichita State (1962–1965) |
| NBA Draft | 1965 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 1965–1974 |
| Career history | |
| 1965–1972 | New York Knicks |
| 1972–1974 | Baltimore / Capital Bullets |
| 1974 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,860 (9.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,453 (4.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 872 (1.7 apg) |
David A. Stallworth (born December 20, 1941 – died March 15, 2017) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for eight seasons. Dave was a key part of the New York Knicks team that won the championship in 1970.
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College Basketball Career
Dave Stallworth was a tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 7 inches. He played as a forward and center. After graduating from Madison High School in Dallas in 1961, he went to Wichita State University.
During his three years with the Shockers, Dave broke 18 school records. He had the highest average points per game in school history, with 24.2 points. Dave helped his team reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 1964. He was also named an All-American player twice. People called him "Dave the Rave" because of his exciting play at Wichita State.
NBA Professional Career
In the 1965 NBA draft, Dave Stallworth was chosen by the New York Knicks. He was the third player picked overall in the first round.
Dave played eight seasons in the NBA. He played for the Knicks and later for the Baltimore/Capital Bullets. He averaged 9.3 points per game during his career. He won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks in 1970.
Returning to Play
In March 1967, during his second NBA season, Dave Stallworth had a heart attack. Before this, he was scoring 12.6 points per game. After recovering, he coached an amateur team in Wichita. His doctor later told him he could return to playing basketball.
The 1970 NBA Finals
Dave was a backup player for the 1969–70 Knicks team. He had to play a lot in Game 5 of the 1970 NBA Finals. This happened because Willis Reed, a star player, got injured early in the game. Dave was asked to guard Los Angeles Lakers star Wilt Chamberlain. He helped stop Chamberlain from scoring easily.
The Knicks were losing by 16 points in that game but came back to win. In the final minutes, Dave made a difficult layup shot against Chamberlain. A sports writer called it "one of the single most dramatic moments of the season."
Later Career
On November 11, 1971, Dave Stallworth was traded to the Baltimore Bullets. He went with Mike Riordan in exchange for Earl Monroe. In the 1971–72 season, Dave played 64 games for the Bullets. He averaged 11.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
His statistics went down over the next two seasons. In 1974, the Bullets traded him to the Phoenix Suns. However, the Suns released him before he played any games for them. Dave then returned to the Knicks for the 1974–75 season. He played in seven games before ending his career.
Personal Life
After his basketball career, Dave Stallworth worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas.
Images for kids
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Stallworth in 1971
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Stallworth at Wichita State.
See also
In Spanish: Dave Stallworth para niños
