Stephen Phil Kuberski was born on November 6,1947 and is an American former professional basketball player.
23 Facts About Steve Kuberski
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Steve Kuberski won two NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, in 1974 and 1976 and had a nine-year National Basketball Association career.
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Steve Kuberski was the last Celtic to wear number 33 before Larry Bird.
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Steve Kuberski played high school basketball at Moline High School in Moline, Illinois, one of the Quad Cities.
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Steve Kuberski made the All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of the IHSA Tournament, scoring 64 points in two games.
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Steve Kuberski was suspended for receiving financial assistance of US$35 per month from a slush fund established illegally by the school's athletic department.
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Steve Kuberski was drafted out of Bradley University by the Carolina Cougars in the 1969 ABA draft and by the Boston Celtics in the 1969 NBA draft.
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Steve Kuberski was drafted by the Celtics in the 4th round of the 1969 NBA draft, as he was eligible because his original class was graduating.
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Steve Kuberski signed with the Celtics and GM Red Auerbach in September 1969, foregoing a potential final season of collegiate eligibility.
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Steve Kuberski rejected an initial one-year contract and signed when Boston offered a three-year contract.
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On May 20,1974, Steve Kuberski was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz from the Boston Celtics in the NBA expansion draft.
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Later, on October 8,1974, Steve Kuberski was traded by the New Orleans Jazz with a 1975 2nd round draft pick to the Milwaukee Bucks for Russ Lee and a 1975 1st round draft pick.
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Steve Kuberski proved himself a winner with the Celtics before New Orleans got him in the expansion draft.
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Steve Kuberski played sparingly, averaging 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8 minutes per game.
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On October 16,1975, Steve Kuberski was claimed on waivers by the Buffalo Braves from the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Steve Kuberski played 10 games with the Braves, and Coach Jack Ramsey, averaging 1.7 points and 2.1 rebounds.
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On November 20,1975, Steve Kuberski was waived by the Buffalo Braves.
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On December 11,1975, Steve Kuberski was signed as a free agent by Red Auerbach and the Boston Celtics, reuniting with his former team.
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The Celtics captured the 1976 NBA Championship under Coach Heinsohn, as Steve Kuberski played in 60 games, averaging 5.4 points and 3.9 rebounds.
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Steve Kuberski was usually in the starting line-up, enabling Paul Silas to come off the bench.
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In 80 career playoff games, Steve Kuberski averaged 5.7 points and 3.0 rebounds.
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Steve Kuberski and his wife Diane married in 1967, after they met when she was a cheerleader at Moline High School.
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Steve Kuberski founded his own company in the New England area in 1982, making lockers for schools, country clubs, restaurants and warehouse products.