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William John Cunningham (born June 3, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid for his leaping and record-setting rebounding abilities. He spent a total of 17 seasons with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers (nine as player, eight as coach), and two seasons as a player with the Carolina ...
Jan 6, 2023 · A recent phone call to Billy Cunningham, the winningest coach in Sixers history, began with a discussion of one of his players playing hooky during the NBA Finals. But before too long it veered...
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Sep 13, 2021 · Billy Cunningham played fiercely, coached intensely, and won frequently. And he made it to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a career that reads like a how-to book for...
Known as “The Kangaroo Kid” because of his leaping ability, Cunningham was a fierce competitor who won three NBA Championships in Philadelphia as a player and as a coach.
Nov 12, 2021 · And when injuries forced Cunningham to retire in 1976, he found success in broadcasting, then as an NBA-champion head coach and finally in business as part-owner of the expansion Miami Heat. When...
Billy Cunningham. William John Cunningham (The Kangaroo Kid, Kang, Billy C) Born: June 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. High School: Erasmus Hall in Brooklyn, New York College: UNC. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1986 . As Player: 770 G, 21.2 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 4.3 APG (Full Record) More coach info
Mar 5, 2009 · Billy Cunningham and his Sixers took on Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, beating them in Games 1 and 2 of the series at the Spectrum. After the two wins, Cunningham said,...
A fiery and effective performer, Billy Cunningham's exceptional and unusual leaping ability earned him the name the "Kangaroo Kid." An intense competitor who played with enormous desire, under Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina, Cunningham took his place in the fabled UNC bloodlines.
Feb 25, 2022 · Known as "The Kangaroo Kid," Billy Cunningham was a high-flying scorer who won an NBA title as a player and coach with the 76ers.
