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Robert Lee Parish (born August 30, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. A 7'1" center, ... On June 9, 1980, in a pre-draft trade, ...
Four players from this draft, Dantley, 8th pick Robert Parish, 23rd pick Alex English and 29th pick Dennis Johnson, have been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame. [9] Parish was also named to the list of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History announced at the league's 50th anniversary in 1996. [10]
Robert Parish is the third-oldest player to ever play in the NBA. The oldest player ever to play in the NBA was Nat Hickey who played one game in the 1947–48 season when he was 45 years and 363 days old. [3] Hickey, who was coaching the Providence Steamrollers at the time, decided to activate himself and played in a game for the Steamrollers.
Cowens retired as a player in 1980, as Boston drafted Kevin McHale and traded for Robert Parish to replace him at center. Boston then won the 1981 NBA Championship. [12] "I have sprained my ankle at least 30 times over the duration of my career, broken both legs and fractured a foot," Cowens said upon retiring.
Gillette Teams Up with Basketball Legend Robert Parish to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Robert "The Chief" Parish supports Club's updated Passport to Manhood program sponsored by Gillette ...
Entering the 1980 NBA draft, the Celtics held the number one overall pick, but in a pre-draft trade, considered by many to be among the most lopsided in NBA history, [9] [10] [11] Celtics president Red Auerbach dealt the pick and an additional first-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for center Robert Parish and the Warriors' first-round ...
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A three-time NBA champion with the Celtics, Robert Parish thinks Brad Stevens is a "solid coach."