Dave Simmons (basketball, born 1963)
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David Simmons (born April 13, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He was named an NBL All-Star and won an NBL championship with the Melbourne Tigers, who retired his No. 25. He also had a two-year coaching stint with the Hunter Pirates. Simmons is the father of National Basketball Association (NBA) player Ben Simmons.
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Born | (1963-04-13) April 13, 1963 (age 61) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 205 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
Listed weight | 112 kg (247 lb) |
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High school | South Bronx (Bronx, New York) |
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NBA draft | 1987: undrafted |
Playing career | 1989–2001 |
Position | Power forward / center |
Number | 25 |
Coaching career | 2003–2005 |
Career history | |
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1989–1996 | Melbourne Tigers |
1994 | Westchester Stallions |
1997 | Newcastle Falcons |
1998 | Sydney Kings |
1998–1999 | Newcastle Falcons |
1999–2001 | Canberra Cannons |
As coach: | |
2003 | Hunter Pirates (assistant) |
2003–2004 | Hunter Pirates (interim) |
2004–2005 | Hunter Pirates (assistant) |
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