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William John Cunningham (born June 3, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid for his leaping and record-setting rebounding abilities. He spent a total of 17 seasons with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers (nine as player, eight as coach), and two seasons as a player with the ...
Jan 6, 2023 · The Sixers legend reflects on his time as a player and coach, the 1983 title, and the passage of time. He also shares some stories about his former players and his health issues.
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Checkout the latest stats of Billy Cunningham. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference ®
- June 3, 1943
Sep 13, 2021 · Billy Cunningham played fiercely, coached intensely, and won frequently. And he made it to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a career that reads like a how-to book for legends.
Feb 25, 2022 · Known as "The Kangaroo Kid," Billy Cunningham was a high-flying scorer who won an NBA title as a player and coach with the 76ers.
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Nov 12, 2021 · “Billy Cunningham is one of those guys that, whatever he does, he’s gonna do it great,” said Doug Collins — former teammate, No. 1 overall pick in the 1973 NBA Draft and future Sixers head ...
Learn about Billy Cunningham's basketball career as a player and a coach, from his college days at UNC to his three NBA championships with the 76ers. See his stats, awards, and achievements as one of the best players and coaches in NBA history.
