Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Philip Chenier is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his scoring prowess and smooth shooting style during his NBA career.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Philip Chenier
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: October 30, 1950
- Hometown: Berkeley, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Weight: 180 pounds (82 kilograms)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Jersey Numbers: 45, 30, 15
Education:
- High School: Berkeley High School, Berkeley, California
- College: University of California, Berkeley
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected as a hardship case by the Baltimore Bullets in 1971
- Teams Played For:
- Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (1971–1979)
- Indiana Pacers (1979–1980)
- Golden State Warriors (1980–1981)
- NBA Championship Rings: 1 (1978 with the Washington Bullets)
Career Highlights:
- NBA Champion (1978)
- Three-time NBA All-Star (1974, 1975, 1977)
- All-NBA Second Team (1975)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1972)
- Jersey number 45 retired by the Washington Wizards
Post-Retirement:
After retiring as a player, Chenier transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a color analyst for the Washington Bullets/Wizards from 1987 to 2017.
Personal Life:
- Family: Phil Chenier resides in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife, Gerry. He has two daughters and one son.
Phil Chenier’s contributions to the game, both on the court and as a broadcaster, have left a lasting legacy in the basketball community.