Glenn McDonald (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| As player: | |
| 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 March 18, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for teams like the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. Later, he played overseas, especially in the Philippines. There, he was a star for the U/Tex Wranglers in the early 1980s. During his time in the NBA, he scored an average of 4.2 points per game.
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Glenn McDonald's Basketball Journey
Early Career and NBA Days
Glenn McDonald started his professional basketball career in 1974. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics, one of the most famous teams in the NBA. He played for the Celtics for two seasons.
After his time with the Celtics, he briefly played for the Milwaukee Bucks. He joined the Bucks to fill in for an injured player. Once that player recovered, McDonald looked for new opportunities.
Winning an NBA Championship
One of the biggest moments in McDonald's career was in the 1976 NBA Finals. He played a very important part in Game 5 of the championship series. This game went into three extra periods, called overtimes.
McDonald scored eight points in the third overtime. His scoring helped the Celtics win that game by a close score of 128–126. The Celtics then went on to win the championship in six games. This made him an NBA champion.
Playing Basketball Overseas
After his NBA journey, Glenn McDonald decided to play basketball in other countries. He first played for Alvik BK in Sweden. Later, he became a very important player in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, he joined the U/Tex Wranglers. He helped them win the 1980 PBA Open Conference championship. In one exciting game against the Toyota Tamaraws, he made two free throws. These shots sent the game into overtime, and U/Tex eventually won the championship 99–98.
Coaching and Beyond
After his playing career, Glenn McDonald became a coach. In 1981, he became the head coach for the U/Tex Wranglers, the same team he played for.
He also worked as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. This team plays in the WNBA. Besides coaching, he also led the intramural sports program at his old college, Long Beach State.
Career Highlights
Glenn McDonald had a notable career, both in the NBA and overseas. Here are some of his key statistics:
NBA Regular Season Stats
- In the 1974–75 season with the Boston Celtics, he played 62 games. He averaged 2.7 points per game.
- In the 1975–76 championship season with the Celtics, he played 75 games. He averaged 5.6 points per game, his highest in the NBA.
- Overall in his NBA career (146 games), he averaged 4.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
NBA Playoff Stats
- In the 1974–75 playoffs, he played 6 games for Boston, averaging 0.8 points.
- In the 1975–76 championship playoffs, he played 13 games for Boston, averaging 1.6 points.
PBA Career Stats
Glenn McDonald was a high-scoring player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
- In 1978, he played 24 games for U-Tex, scoring 30.6 points per game.
- In 1979, he played 27 games for U-Tex, also scoring 30.6 points per game.
- In 1980, he played 37 games for U-Tex, averaging 24.6 points per game.
- Overall in the PBA (90 games), he averaged 28.1 points per game.
See also
In Spanish: Glenn McDonald para niños
