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 | Texas–Rio Grande Valley (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. He played as a center or power forward.
Otto Moore played for nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was part of teams like the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Kansas City–Omaha Kings, and New Orleans Jazz. He was known for getting a "double-double" twice in his career. This means he reached double digits in two different stats, like points and rebounds, in the same game.
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NBA Career Highlights
Otto Moore was a strong player in the NBA. He averaged 8.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game over his career. Rebounds are when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot.
Key Seasons and Teams
- Detroit Pistons: In the 1969–70 season, he averaged 11.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. This was one of his double-double seasons.
- Houston Rockets: In the 1972–73 season, he again achieved a double-double. He averaged 11.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.
- New Orleans Jazz: During the 1975–76 season, he was great at blocking shots. He ranked eighth in the league for blocks per game, with 1.7 blocks. A block is when a player stops an opponent's shot.
Otto Moore holds a unique record in the NBA. He played in 682 regular season 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 games without reaching the playoffs.
Playing in the Philippines
After his NBA career, Otto Moore played basketball in the Philippines. In 1979, he joined a team called the Royal Tru Orange. He teamed up with another American player, Larry Pounds.
Their teamwork was very strong and helped the team a lot. Otto Moore and Larry Pounds led the Royal Tru Orange to win a championship. They won the 1979 Open Conference title in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Career Statistics Summary
Throughout his professional career, Otto Moore played many games and showed consistent performance.
- He scored a total of 5,616 points, averaging 8.2 points per game.
- He grabbed 5,575 rebounds, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game.
- He also made 1,060 assists, averaging 1.6 assists per game. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores.
These numbers show that Otto Moore was a valuable player who contributed to his teams in many ways.
See also
In Spanish: Otto Moore para niños
