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UCLA Star and NBA Champion David Greenwood Dies at 68

6/12/2025

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David Greenwood, a beloved UCLA basketball star and NBA champion, has died at 68 after a courageous fight against cancer in Riverside, California. Under the legendary coach John Wooden, he shone brightly, averaging 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds. As the second overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, he celebrated a championship victory with the Detroit Pistons in 1990, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

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David Greenwood, a beloved UCLA basketball star and NBA champion, has died at 68 after a courageous fight against cancer in Riverside, California. Under the legendary coach John Wooden, he shone brightly, averaging 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds. As the second overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, he celebrated a championship victory with the Detroit Pistons in 1990, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.