Otto Moore facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1946 Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Booker T. Washington (Miami, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pan American College (1964–1968) |
| NBA Draft | 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1968–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1971 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1971–1972 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1972–1973 | Houston Rockets |
| 1973–1974 | Kansas City–Omaha Kings |
| 1974 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1974–1976 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1977–1978 | Virtus Banco di Roma |
| 1978–1979 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1979–1980 | Royal Tru-Orangemen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,616 (8.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,575 (8.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,060 (1.6 apg) |
Otto George Moore (born August 27, 1946) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall. Otto played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for nine seasons, from 1968 to 1977.
He played for several teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Kansas City–Omaha Kings, and New Orleans Jazz. Otto was known for being a strong rebounder. He achieved a "double-double" twice in his career. A double-double means he had double-digit numbers in two different stats, like points and rebounds, in the same game. For example, in the 1969–70 season with the Pistons, he averaged 11.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Throughout his NBA career, Otto Moore averaged 8.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. He was also good at blocking shots. In the 1975–76 season with the Jazz, he ranked eighth in the league for blocks per game, with 1.7 blocks.
Interestingly, Otto Moore played in 682 regular season NBA games. This is the second-highest number of games played by an NBA player without ever appearing in a playoff game. Only Tom Van Arsdale played more regular season games without reaching the playoffs.
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Otto Moore's Basketball Journey
Playing in the NBA
Otto Moore started his professional basketball career in 1968. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. He played for the Pistons for a few seasons before moving to other teams. His ability to grab rebounds and score points made him a valuable player.
Playing in the Philippines
After his time in the NBA, Otto Moore continued his basketball career internationally. In 1979, he joined a team called the Royal Tru-Orange in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played for them for one season.
Otto teamed up with another American player, Larry Pounds. Together, they were a very strong duo on the court. Their combined skills helped the Royal Tru-Orange team win a championship. They won the 1979 Open Conference title, which was a big achievement for the team.
Career Highlights and Achievements
- Otto Moore's jersey number 34 was retired by the UTRGV Vaqueros, his college team. This is a special honor given to players who have made a significant impact.
- He won a championship in the PBA in 1979 with the Royal Tru-Orangemen.
See also
In Spanish: Otto Moore para niños
