Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Dave Bing:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: David Bing
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 24, 1943
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: #21, #22
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Spingarn High School (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Syracuse University (1963–1966)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 2nd overall in the 1966 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1966–1975)
    • Washington Bullets (1975–1977)
    • Boston Celtics (1977–1978)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Career Highlights:
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (1967)
    • 7× NBA All-Star (1968, 1969, 1971–1974, 1976)
    • All-Star Game MVP (1976)
    • 3× All-NBA First Team (1968–1971)
    • NBA Scoring Champion (1968)
    • His jersey #21 is retired by the Detroit Pistons.
    • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
    • Named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams.
  • Kids: Two daughters (Aleisha and Cassaundra)
  • Siblings: Dave Bing had several siblings, though detailed information is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dave Bing’s player archetype was that of a scoring lead guard: a polished, attack-minded backcourt creator who could run offense, pile up points, and still make smart reads as a passer. Defensively, he was more solid and competitive than disruptive, using quickness, anticipation, and effort to stay attached on the perimeter rather than overwhelming opponents with size or physicality. Offensively, Bing operated as a primary ball-handler and shot creator, thriving off the dribble, getting into the mid-range, pushing tempo, and blending scoring punch with genuine playmaking. At about 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, he was lean, fast, and fluid, with the burst and body control to beat defenders without needing a flashy style. His overall play style was smooth, fundamental, and efficient, built on poise, pace, and shot-making touch, which is a big reason he became one of the most productive guards of his era. (The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame)

Sources:

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Dave Bing
NBA.com — Legends profile: Dave Bing
Basketball-Reference — Dave Bing Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more