Last Updated on December 19, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Maurice Cheeks:
- Full Name: Maurice Edward Cheeks
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born September 8, 1956
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
- Number: #10, #1, #4
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: DuSable High School (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M) (1974–1978)
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Teams Played For:
- Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1989)
- San Antonio Spurs (1989–1990)
- New York Knicks (1990–1991)
- Atlanta Hawks (1991–1992)
- New Jersey Nets (1992–1993)
- Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the Philadelphia 76ers (1983)
- Kids: Maurice Cheeks has at least two children (a son and a daughter).
- Siblings: Not publicly known
Career Highlights:
- 4× NBA All-Star (1983–1986)
- 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983–1986)
- NBA Champion (1983)
- Known for his excellent defensive skills and leadership, he is one of the top all-time leaders in steals and assists in NBA history.
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.