Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Don Chaney:

  • Full Name: Donald Ray Chaney
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 22, 1946
  • Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #12 and #11 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: McKinley High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
  • College: University of Houston
  • NBA Draft: 1968 NBA Draft, 1st round, 12th pick by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (NBA, 1968–1975, 1977–1980)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (NBA, 1976–1977)
    • ABA’s Spirits of St. Louis (1975–1976)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (with the Boston Celtics, 1969 and 1974)
  • Kids: Not widely documented publicly
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Fun Facts

  • Don Chaney was known as a defensive specialist and played an important role on two championship teams with the Celtics.
  • He later became an NBA head coach and was recognized for his contributions to basketball as both a player and coach.