Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Art Heyman, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Arthur Bruce Heyman
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on June 24, 1941 (passed away on August 27, 2012, at the age of 71)
  • Hometown: New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 4, 5, 15, and 40
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Oceanside High School in Oceanside, New York
  • College: Duke University (1960–1963)
  • NBA Draft: Selected as the 1st overall pick in the 1963 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1963–1965)
    • Cincinnati Royals (1965)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1966)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Art Heyman was an accomplished player both in college and in the professional leagues, remembered for his intense competitiveness and scoring ability. Heyman played college basketball at Duke University, where he became one of the best players in the country. During his time at Duke, he was a consensus All-American and was named the National Player of the Year in 1963. He led the Blue Devils to the Final Four in 1963 and is remembered as one of the greatest players in Duke’s storied basketball history.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Art Heyman include Bob Cousy.