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1986–87 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was the Hawks' 38th season in the NBA and their 19th season in the city of Atlanta. The Hawks finished first place in the Central Division with a franchise-best record of 57–25. Dominique Wilkins made the All-NBA Second Team, and was selected for the 1987 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers in four games, but lost in five games to the 3rd-seeded Detroit Pistons in the semifinals. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes *z, y – division champions *x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , April 24 , Indiana W 110–94, Dominique Wilkins (35) , Tree Rollins (11) , Spud Webb (9) , Omni Coliseum16,522 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 26 , Indiana W 94–93, Dominique Wilkins (43) , Kevin Willis (10) , Spud Webb (14) , Omni Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Fratello
Michael Robert Fratello (born February 24, 1947) is an American sports broadcaster and a professional basketball coach. Fratello is currently an analyst for Fox Sports Ohio for the Cavaliers and a part-time color commentator for Fox Sports West for the Clippers when they play on the road. He previously coached the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA), served as NBC's lead analyst, served as YES Network's color commentator/studio analyst for the Brooklyn Nets, a commentator/studio analyst for NBA TV and for nationally televised games on TNT and was also the head coach of the Ukraine national basketball team. Fratello is among the winningest head coaches in NBA history, ranking respectively 18th and 19th in all-time regular season wins (667) and games coached (1,215). Background Fratello was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to his parents, Vincent and Marie. He is of Italian descent. He graduated from Hackensack Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedric Henderson (basketball, Born 1965)
Cedric Henderson (October 3, 1965 – April 5, 2023) was an American professional basketball player who briefly played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Career Henderson went to school in Lithia Springs, Georgia, then played basketball in Jefferson City, Tennessee, before transferring to Marietta High School. In 1984, he ranked among the nation's top high school basketball prospects. He verbally committed himself to play college basketball at Louisville, but then went to Carson-Newman College, before it was found out that he had not graduated from high school. He attended an international-studies program in Jamaica and finally graduated from an alternative high school in Atlanta, Georgia. A 6'8" forward, Henderson then joined the Georgia Bulldogs, making his debut in December 1984. In the 1984-85 season, he led the Bulldogs in scoring (15.5 points per game), rebounding (7.1 per game) and blocks (1.1 per game). Henderson kicked off his professional career in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season was the 21st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA Draft Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season With yet another new head coach, Doug Collins, in for 1986-87, the Bulls improved to 40-42. Chicago qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season but was again eliminated by Boston in the first round. The team's record was a secondary concern for most fans, who had their eyes riveted on team superstar Jordan. In late November and early December he went on a rampage, scoring 40 or more points in nine consecutive games. On February 26 he poured in 58 points against the New Jersey Nets, including a record 26 of 27 free throws. On March 4 he hit for 61 points against Detroit. Just a month later, on April 16, he matched that performance with 61 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Boston Celtics Season
The 1986–87 Boston Celtics season was the 41st season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Celtics entered the season as the defending NBA Champions, having defeated the 1985-86 Houston Rockets season, Houston Rockets in the 1986 NBA Finals in six games, winning their sixteenth NBA championship. In the playoffs, the Celtics swept the 1986-87 Chicago Bulls season, Chicago Bulls in the First Round in three games, defeated the 1986-87 Milwaukee Bucks season, Milwaukee Bucks in the Semi-finals in seven games, and the 1986-87 Detroit Pistons season, Detroit Pistons in the Conference Finals in seven games to reach the 1987 NBA Finals, NBA Finals for the fifth time in the 1980s. In the Finals, the Celtics faced off against their long time rival, the 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers season, Los Angeles Lakers, in their third and final matchup in the NBA Finals in the 1980s. The Celtics would lose in six games to the Lakers, and it marked the last time the Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brendan Suhr
Brendan Ahearn Suhr (born April 28, 1951) is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant at Stetson. He is also a former assistant coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA), most recently with the New York Knicks where he was also the former director of player personnel and scout. Suhr received his bachelor's degree from Montclair State University in 1973 and his master's degree in education administration from Fairfield University in 1979. He began his coaching career on the college level as an assistant at the University of Detroit Mercy, before moving to Fairfield University for five seasons. Suhr was a longtime NBA assistant coach and worked on two NBA championship teams with the Detroit Pistons, in 1988-89 and 1989–90. From 1995 to 1997, Suhr was head coach for the Grand Rapids Mackers (later Hoops) of the Continental Basketball Association. He was CBA Coach of the Year in 1996 for leading Grand Rapids to a 33–23 record and first-place finish in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Reed
Willis Reed Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is an American retired basketball player, coach and general manager. He spent his entire professional playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was voted one of the " 50 Greatest Players in NBA History". In October 2021, Reed was again honored as one of the league's greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. After retiring as a player, Reed served as assistant and head coach with several teams for nearly a decade, then was promoted to general manager and vice president of basketball operations (1989–1996) for the New Jersey Nets. As senior vice president of basketball operations, he led them to the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. Early life and education Reed was born on June 25, 1942, in Dubach, Louisiana, within Lincoln Parish. He grew up on a farm in nearby Bernice, Louisiana. His parents worked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Hill (basketball)
Brian Alfred Hill (born September 19, 1947) is an American former professional basketball coach. Early life Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hill graduated from Our Lady of the Valley High School in Orange, New Jersey in 1965 and John F. Kennedy College in Nebraska in 1969 with a degree in physical education. Hill was a three-year starter on the Kennedy basketball team. Coaching career In 1970, Hill began his coaching career as head coach at Clifford Scott High School in his native East Orange, New Jersey. Hill then was an assistant coach at Montclair State University#Athletics, Montclair State College from 1972 to 1974. Hill then spent one season as an assistant coach at Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball, Lehigh University and served as head coach for Lehigh from 1975 to 1983. In eight seasons at Lehigh, Hill had a 75–131 record; Lehigh's best record under Hill was 14–12 in 1980–81. In 1983, Hill joined head coach Bruce Parkhill's staff at Penn State Nittany Lions m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Tikhonenko
Valerie may refer to: People *Saint Valerie (other), a number of saints went by the name Valerie *Valerie (given name), a feminine given name Songs *"Valerie", a 1981 song by Quarterflash, from ''Quarterflash'' *"Valerie", a 1982 song by Jerry Garcia from ''Run for the Roses'' * "Valerie" (Stevie Winwood song), a 1982 song by Steve Winwood from ''Talking Back to the Night'' *"Valerie", a 1986 song by Bad Company from ''Fame and Fortune'' *"Valerie", a 1986 song by Joy from ''Hello'' *"Valerie", a 1986 song by Richard Thompson *"Valerie", a 1993 song by Patti Scialfa from ''Rumble Doll'' *"Valerie", a 2002 song by Reel Big Fish from '' Cheer Up!'' * "Valerie" (Zutons song), a 2006 song by the Zutons from ''Tired of Hanging Around''; covered by Mark Ronson, with lead vocals by Amy Winehouse *"Valerie", a 2011 song by the Weeknd from ''Thursday'' *"Valerie", a 2020 song by Bladee from ''333'' *"Valleri", a 1968 song written by Boyce and Hart for the Monkees *"La Valéri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Anatolyevich Volkov
Alexander Anatolevich Volkov (, russian: Александр Анатольевич Волков; born 29 March 1964), commonly known as Sasha Volkov, is a retired Soviet and Ukrainian professional basketball player. He was born in Omsk, RSFSR, Soviet Union. At 6'10" (2.08 m) tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. He was versatile with the ball and quick on his feet, which made him a very sought after player. Professional career Volkov played professionally for Stroitel (1981–1986; 1988–1989), CSKA Moscow (1986–1988), in the NBA, with the Atlanta Hawks (1989–1992), Panasonic Reggio Calabria (1992–1993), Panathinaikos (1993–1994), Olympiacos (1994–1995), and Kyiv (2000–2002). In USSR he was also selected MVP in 1989, and was one of the key players on the Soviet national team since 1985, winning the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul games. In 1986 he became the second player from the Soviet Union to be drafted to the NBA. He was drafted by the Atla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicky Jones (basketball)
Nicholas Payne Jones (born July 16, 1996) is an American actor. He is best known for voicing the title character in ''Chowder'' (2007-2010). Early life Jones was born on July 16, 1996, in Houston, Texas, to Dallas Jones and Terri Yvonne Jones (née Cannon; 1963-2019). His mother was a news broadcaster and radio host. He moved to Los Angeles as a child. Career He is best known for voicing Chowder on the Cartoon Network series of the same name. He began his career in early 2006 at age 9, with the direct-to-video film, Disney's ''Bambi II'' as Flower. He also appeared during the live-action sequence in the ''Chowder'' episode "Shopping Spree". Early in his career, he starred in various commercials and movies, playing minor roles. He voiced Gumball in ''The Amazing World of Gumball ''The Amazing World of Gumball'' is an animated sitcom created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. The series concerns the lives of 12-year-old Gumball Watterson, an anthropomorphic blue cat, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Efrem Winters
Efrem Zimbalist Winters (born December 19, 1963) is an American former collegiate basketball player. At a height of 6'9" (2.05 m) tall, he played at the power forward position. High school A native of Chicago, Illinois, Winters attended King High School from 1978 to 1982. After completing high school, Winters was named a ''Parade Magazine'' All-American, and additionally named to the West squad of the 1982 McDonald's All-American Team. At the conclusion of the game, Winters had scored 19 points and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). College career Winters was recruited to play college basketball at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign after high school and was a member of the varsity basketball team from 1982 to 1986. He played in 129 of 130 games during his four years at Illinois, missing only one game during his freshman year. Winters was the starting power forward for all four seasons, replacing Bryan Leonard in the third game of the 1982-83 season. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Les
James Alan Les (born August 18, 1963) is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the UC Davis Aggies men's team. A former point guard, Les played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after his college career at Bradley University. In 2011, he was hired as the head coach of the UC Davis Aggies men's basketball team. College career Les began his collegiate basketball career playing at Cleveland State University, but transferred after the 1981–82 season to Bradley. While attending Bradley University he was a member of the Accounting Student Association and the Delta Upsilon fraternity. , Bradley University, released January 12, 2007 When he left college in 1986, he had compiled the second most assists in NCAA history in a combined playing career with Cleveland State and Bradley. Professional career A 5'11" point guard, Les was the 70th overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft, selected in the third round by the Atlanta Hawks. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
