Maurice Cheeks Basketball Cards

About Maurice Cheeks, Hall of Famer

Maurice Cheeks was a point guard who spent 15 years in the NBA, primarily with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Chicago-born player joined the 76ers in 1978 and anchored their backcourt for 11 seasons, earning four All-Star selections and four consecutive All-Defensive honors. He was a key member of the team's 1983 championship squad and appeared in three Finals during the early 1980s. Known for his team play and defensive prowess, Cheeks also played for the Spurs, Knicks, Hawks, and Nets before retiring in 1993. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. Cheeks later became a coach, serving as head coach of the Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Pistons, and currently assists the New York Knicks.

Did you know? On April 15, 1992, Cheeks picked off four steals to surpass Julius Erving's all-time steals record of 2,272 combined ABA and NBA steals.

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