NBA Champion David Greenwood Passes Away at 68 Following Cancer Battle
Source: news.source.inquirer
David Greenwood, a former NBA champion and standout UCLA basketball player, passed away at the age of 68 in Riverside, California, after a battle with cancer. Greenwood was part of John Wooden's last recruiting class at UCLA and had a notable professional career, including winning an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 1990. He was recognized in both the Pac-12 Hall of Honor and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
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David Greenwood, a former NBA champion, died at 68 after battling cancer.
Greenwood was recruited by John Wooden during his final year at UCLA.
He played a significant role in UCLA's success, earning multiple accolades including first-team All-America honors.
Greenwood was drafted second overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
He played for several teams including the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio, Denver, and won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 1990.
Greenwood was honored in the Pac-12 Hall of Honor and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
