David Greenwood facts for kids
Greenwood with UCLA in 1977–78
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 27, 1957 Lynwood, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2025 (aged 68) Riverside, California, U.S. |
| High school | Verbum Dei (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1979–1991 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1985 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1985–1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1989 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1989–1990 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1990–1991 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 8,428 (10.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,537 (7.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,614 (2.0 apg) |
David Murphy-Kasim Greenwood (May 27, 1957 – June 8, 2025) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 12 years. David was known for his skills as a power forward and center.
He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was chosen as an All-American twice. In 1979, the Chicago Bulls picked him second overall in the 1979 NBA draft. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his first year. David Greenwood played for the Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Pistons.
College Basketball Journey
David Greenwood went to Verbum Dei High School. After high school, he played basketball for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He played for the Bruins from 1975 to 1979.
He was a starter in all four of his college seasons. In his third and fourth years, he was named an All-American. He also won the Pac-10 Conference Player of the Year award twice. The Pac-10 Conference is now known as the Pac-12.
David was honored in the Pac-12 Hall of Honor in 2017. In 2021, he was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He is still one of UCLA's top players in points and rebounds.
Professional NBA Career
In the 1979 NBA Draft, David Greenwood was the second player chosen. The Chicago Bulls picked him after losing a coin toss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers then drafted Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
As a rookie, David immediately became a starter for the Bulls. He scored about 16 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds, with about 9 per game. David was chosen for the 1979–80 NBA All-Rookie Team. He was on this team with other famous players like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Before the Michael Jordan era, David was one of the Bulls' most important players. He played alongside Reggie Theus and Orlando Woolridge. In 1985, the Bulls traded David to the San Antonio Spurs. He was traded for another future Hall of Famer, George Gervin.
David later played for the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons. In 1990, he helped the Detroit Pistons win the NBA championship. He was a reserve player on that winning team. After that, he returned to the San Antonio Spurs before ending his career in 1991.
Life After Basketball
After his NBA career, David Greenwood owned several Blockbuster Video stores. He also coached high school basketball at his old school, Verbum Dei. His teams won the California state championships in 1998 and 1999.
David Greenwood passed away from cancer on June 8, 2025. He was 68 years old and died in Riverside, California.
See also
In Spanish: David Greenwood para niños
