Last Updated on December 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the information on Ernie Grunfeld:
- Full Name: Ernest “Ernie” Grunfeld
- Nationality: American (born in Romania, naturalized U.S. citizen)
- Age: Born April 24, 1955
- Hometown: Born in Satu Mare, Romania; grew up in Forest Hills, New York, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore #18 and #20
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- High School: Forest Hills High School (Forest Hills, New York)
- College: University of Tennessee (1973–1977)
- NBA Draft: 1977 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 11th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Teams Played For:
- Milwaukee Bucks (1977–1979)
- Kansas City Kings (1979–1982)
- New York Knicks (1982–1986)
- Championship Rings: None as a player (had a front-office career with notable success)
- Kids: Son: Dan Grunfeld (former professional basketball player)
- Siblings: Not publicly documented