Derrek Dickey facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1951 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | June 25, 2002 (aged 51) Sacramento, California |
| High school | Purcell (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Cincinnati (1970–1973) |
| NBA Draft | 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1973–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1978 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1978 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 1,962 (6.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,575 (4.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 346 (1.1 apg) |
Derrek Dickey was an American professional basketball player. He was also a sportscaster, which means he talked about sports on TV or radio. He was born on March 20, 1951, and passed away on June 25, 2002.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Derrek Dickey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was very tall, standing 6 feet 7 inches! He played basketball as a forward.
In high school, he was a star player at Purcell High. This school is now called Purcell Marian High School. He was the top scorer in Cincinnati in 1968–69. He was even named one of the best players in all of Ohio.
College Career at Cincinnati
Dickey played college basketball at the University of Cincinnati. He played for three seasons, from 1970 to 1973. Back then, new students (freshmen) could not play on the main team.
During his college career, he was a strong player. He averaged 17.0 points per game. He also grabbed 11.0 rebounds per game. He led his team in rebounding all three seasons. He was also the top scorer in one of his seasons. Dickey was a team captain in both his junior and senior years. His team had a good record of 48 wins and 30 losses during his time there.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Derrek Dickey was chosen by the Golden State Warriors. This happened in the second round of the 1973 NBA Draft. He played five seasons in the NBA. He played for the Warriors and later for the Chicago Bulls.
He averaged 6.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in his NBA career. Dickey was a very important player for the 1975 Warriors team. That year, the Warriors won the NBA Championship! During that championship season, Dickey played his best. He averaged 7.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his basketball playing career ended, Dickey became a color commentator. This means he helped explain the game during TV broadcasts. He often talked about University of Cincinnati basketball games.
He also worked as an analyst for other teams. These included the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls. He even worked for ESPN, a big sports TV channel.
In 1988, Derrek Dickey was honored for his achievements. He was added to the University of Cincinnati Athletic Hall of Fame.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1997, Dickey had a stroke. This made it hard for him to use his left arm and leg. But he worked very hard in rehabilitation. He was able to walk again and went back to his broadcasting job. He also volunteered for the American Heart Association.
Derrek Dickey passed away in 2002 due to heart problems. He is remembered for his contributions to basketball. He was also known for his work as a sportscaster. He is survived by his wife, children, father, sister, and grandchildren.
See also
In Spanish: Derrek Dickey para niños
