Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Doug Moe:

  • Full Name: Douglas Edwin Moe
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 21, 1938
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #21 and #34 during his playing career
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Erasmus Hall High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in the NBA; played in the American Basketball Association (ABA)
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA, 1967–1968)
    • Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps (ABA, 1968–1970)
    • Carolina Cougars (ABA, 1970–1972)
    • Virginia Squires (ABA, 1972)
  • Championship Rings: None as a player
  • Kids: Three sons: David, Doug Jr., and Joe
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Fun Facts

  • Doug Moe transitioned to coaching after his playing career, becoming one of the most innovative coaches in basketball.
  • He is best known for his time as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, where he implemented a fast-paced offensive style and won NBA Coach of the Year in 1988.
  • Moe’s unique coaching strategies and charismatic personality made him a memorable figure in professional basketball.