Steve Sheppard facts for kids
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| Born | March 21, 1954 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| High school | DeWitt Clinton (New York City, New York) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Maryland (1974–1977) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1977–1980 | |||||||||||||
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| 1977–1979 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
| 1979 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||
| 1979–1980 | Eldorado Roma | |||||||||||||
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Steven Bernard Sheppard, born on March 21, 1954, is a former American basketball player. He grew up in New York City and was known by his nickname, "Bear." Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, he played as a forward.
Sheppard played college basketball at the University of Maryland. He was also a member of the United States national basketball team. This team won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
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Steve Sheppard's Basketball Journey
Steve Sheppard had an exciting career playing basketball. He played in college, for his country in the Olympics, and later as a professional.
College and Olympic Success
Sheppard played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. He was a key player for the team from 1974 to 1977. His skills on the court helped him get noticed by national teams.
In 1976, Steve Sheppard joined the U.S. Olympic basketball team. They competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada. The team played very well and earned a gold medal, a top honor in sports.
Playing in the NBA
After his great college and Olympic career, Steve Sheppard entered the 1977 NBA draft. This is where professional basketball teams choose new players. The Chicago Bulls picked him as the 30th player overall in the second round.
Sheppard played two seasons in the NBA. He played for the Chicago Bulls from 1977 to 1978. Later, he joined the Detroit Pistons in 1978. During his time in the NBA, he scored a total of 367 points. He also grabbed 178 rebounds, which means he caught the ball after missed shots.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Steve Sheppard continued his basketball career overseas. He played for the team Eldorado Roma in Italy. He played for them during the 1979-1980 season.
