Glenn McDonald (basketball) facts for kids
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McDonald in 2022
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 21, 1952 Kewanee, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Jefferson (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Long Beach State (1971–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1974–1980 |
| Career history | |
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| 1974–1976 | Boston Celtics |
| 1976–1977 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1977–1978 | Alviks BK |
| 1978–1980 | U/Tex Wranglers |
| 1983 | Sunkist Juice Lovers |
| As coach: | |
| 1981–1982 | U/Tex Wranglers |
| 1983 | Sunkist Juice Lovers |
| 2001–2002 | Los Angeles Sparks (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Glenn McDonald, born on March 18, 1952, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. After his time in the NBA, he played overseas, especially in the Philippines with the U/Tex Wranglers in the early 1980s. During his NBA career, he scored an average of 4.2 points per game over 146 games.
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Glenn McDonald's Basketball Journey
Glenn McDonald had an exciting career in basketball, playing in the NBA and then shining in other countries. He is remembered for his important moments on the court.
Playing in the NBA
McDonald played a big part in Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals. He scored eight points in the third overtime period. This helped the Celtics win that game 128–126. The team then went on to win the championship in six games.
After winning the NBA title with Boston, McDonald left the Celtics. He was later picked up by Don Nelson to play for the Milwaukee Bucks. He joined the team to replace an injured player named Fred Carter. However, McDonald left the team once Carter was able to play again. He also tried out for the Phoenix Suns but did not sign with them.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Glenn McDonald looked for chances to play basketball in other countries. He signed with Alvik BK in Sweden.
He became a very important player in the Philippines. McDonald helped the U/Tex team win the 1980 PBA Open Conference championship. This was a big game against the Toyota Tamaraws. He made two free throws that sent the fifth game into overtime. Toyota had been leading by four points with only 16 seconds left. U/Tex eventually won the championship game 99–98.
In 1981, after playing for U/Tex for three years, McDonald became the head coach for the team.
Coaching and Beyond
Later in his career, McDonald worked as an assistant coach. He coached for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. He also served as the head of intramural sports at his old college, Long Beach State.
Career Statistics Highlights
Glenn McDonald's career statistics show his performance in both the NBA and the PBA.
NBA Performance
McDonald played for the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.
Regular Season Stats
- In the 1974–75 season with Boston, he averaged 2.7 points per game.
- During the 1975–76 season, when the Celtics won the championship, he played 75 games. He averaged 5.6 points per game, which was his highest.
- In the 1976–77 season with Milwaukee, he played 9 games and averaged 2.1 points.
- Overall in his NBA career, he played 146 games and averaged 4.2 points per game.
Playoff Stats
- In the 1974–75 playoffs with Boston, he played 6 games. He averaged 0.8 points per game.
- In the 1975–76 championship playoffs, he played 13 games. He averaged 1.6 points per game.
- Across his NBA playoff career, he played 19 games and averaged 1.4 points per game.
PBA Performance
McDonald had strong scoring numbers while playing in the Philippines.
- In 1978 with U-Tex, he averaged 30.6 points per game.
- In 1979, also with U-Tex, he again averaged 30.6 points per game.
- In 1980, he averaged 24.6 points per game for U-Tex.
- In 1983 with Sunkist, he averaged 29.0 points per game in 2 games.
- Overall in the PBA, he played 90 games and averaged 28.1 points per game.
See also
In Spanish: Glenn McDonald para niños
