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Dave Cowens won two NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, in 1974 and 1976. He was a key contributor in both title runs, posting 28 points and 14 rebounds in Game 7 of the 1974 Finals and making critical defensive plays in the decisive Game 6 of the 1976 Finals.
Dave Cowens was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. He was also named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in October 2021.
Dave Cowens stood six feet nine inches tall, which was short for a center during the 1970s when rivals like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were significantly taller. Cowens compensated with explosive athleticism, quickness, stamina, and relentless intensity, diving for loose balls and guarding multiple positions.
Dave Cowens won the 1973 NBA MVP by averaging career-highs of 20.5 points and 16.2 rebounds per game while helping the Celtics to a league-best 68-14 record. He beat out Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the award, which was voted on by fellow players. He was also named MVP of the 1973 All-Star Game.
Dave Cowens is Florida State's all-time leading rebounder with 1,340 rebounds at 17.2 per game over 78 games. His 17.5 rebound average in the 1968-1969 season is a Florida State single-season record. He scored 1,479 career points at 19.0 per game and ranks among the program's top ten all-time scorers.
Dave Cowens served as player-coach for the Boston Celtics during the 1978-79 season after head coach Satch Sanders was fired following a 2-12 start. He holds the distinction of being the last player-coach in NBA history. He appeared in 68 games that season, averaging 16.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game while also managing the coaching responsibilities.