Campy Russell

Campy Russell

Russell from the 1973 Michiganensian
Personal information
Born (1952-01-12) January 12, 1952
Jackson, Tennessee
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Pontiac Central
(Pontiac, Michigan)
College Michigan (1972–1974)
NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career 1974–1985
Position Small forward
Number 20, 21, 4
Career history
1974–1980 Cleveland Cavaliers
1980–1982 New York Knicks
1984 Cleveland Cavaliers
1984–1985 Detroit Spirits (CBA)
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points 8,953 (15.8 ppg)
Rebounds 2,696 (4.8 rpg)
Assists 1,684 (3.0 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Michael Campanella "Campy" Russell (born January 12, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. He played the forward position in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks for nine years (1975–1982, 1985) and played in the 1979 NBA All-Star Game.[1]

Before joining the NBA, Russell was a star player at the University of Michigan. Russell played three seasons at Michigan, and in his junior year he averaged 23.7 points per game. He was named an All American that year.[2]

During his All Star season in the NBA in 1978-1979, Russell averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers.[3]

Today, Russell works in the Cavaliers' front office as Director of Alumni Relations.[4] He is also a co-host of the Cavaliers' pregame and postgame show (Cavaliers Live, alongside Jeff Phelps) on FS Ohio.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Basketball Reference". Basketball Reference. Retrieved 02-03-15. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ↑ "Detroit Free Press". DPress. 2014-11-20. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
  3. ↑ "Basketball Reference". Basketball Reference. Retrieved 02-03-15. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. ↑ Nason, Gerry (October 2014). "Cleveland Cavaliers Flashback: Campy Russell". Fansided. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 02-06-15. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  5. ↑ "Cavs Home Opener coverage on FOX Sports Ohio". NBA.com. NBA. 2014-10-28. Retrieved 02/06/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

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