Scott Dean Wedman was born on July 29,1952 and is an American former professional basketball player who played thirteen seasons in the National Basketball Association.
27 Facts About Scott Wedman
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Scott Wedman was drafted by the Kansas City-Omaha Kings with the sixth pick in the first round in the 1974 NBA draft from Colorado and was a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA All-Star.
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Scott Wedman's father, Tom, was a Boeing engineer, farm equipment manufacturer and car dealer.
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Scott Wedman's family moved to Denver, Colorado before moving back to Kansas.
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Scott Wedman's older brother, Mike, was a national class pole vaulter and decathlete at the University of Colorado.
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Scott Wedman was a member of the 4-H club and participated in all aspects of farm life.
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Scott Wedman's parents encouraged the strict dietary regimen that he has carried with him his entire life.
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Scott Wedman was not a varsity starter until his Senior year, when a growth spurt invigorated his game.
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Scott Wedman averaged 19 points a game and made All-State at Mullen High School in Denver.
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Scott Wedman was recruited heavily by both the University of Wyoming and the University of Colorado.
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Scott Wedman played collegiality for the Colorado Buffaloes, following his brother Mike to the school.
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Scott Wedman played for Coach Sox Walseth, scoring 1,251 career points and averaging 16.7 per game.
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Scott Wedman graduated in 1974, leaving as CU's fourth all-time leading scorer and rebounder.
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Scott Wedman was twice an All-Big Eight Conference selection and lead Colorado in scoring as a junior and as a senior.
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Scott Wedman was selected as a first-team All Big Eight as a junior and senior later was named to the Big 8 Conference all-decade team for the 1970s.
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Scott Wedman was the 2nd overall pick in the 1974 ABA draft by the Memphis Tams of the American Basketball Association and the 6th overall pick of the Kansas City Kings in the 1974 NBA draft.
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Scott Wedman was a proficient shooter for the Kings playing under coaches Phil Johnson and Cotton Fitzsimmons and alongside Tiny Archibald and Otis Birdsong among others.
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Scott Wedman represented the Kansas City Kings twice in the NBA All-Star Game.
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On March 4,1979, Scott Wedman was involved in a 1-car accident in which his Porsche overturned on a rainy highway in Kansas City.
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Scott Wedman was a key to Kansas City's postseason success in 1981.
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On January 14,1983, Scott Wedman, averaging 18.1 points in 36 minutes over 35 games, was traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics for Darren Tillis and cash.
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Scott Wedman often spelled Larry Bird and Kevin McHale or replaced them when they were injured.
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Scott Wedman was a strict vegetarian during his playing career, not for any moral reasons but for health purposes.
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Scott Wedman was an important piece of two championship teams.
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Scott Wedman coached the now-defunct Kansas City Knights of the American Basketball Association.
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Scott Wedman returned to Kansas City where he lives today and operates his real estate business.
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In June 2007, Scott Wedman was named head coach of the Great Falls Explorers of the CBA.