Dave Cowens is a legendary basketball player who had a successful career spanning over three decades. He was a two-time NBA champion, an eight-time All-Star, and a two-time NBA Finals MVP. He was also a two-time All-NBA First Team selection and a three-time All-Defensive Second Team selection.

Cowens was drafted fourth overall in the 1970 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, and he quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league. He was an integral part of the Celtics’ success in the 1970s, leading the team to two NBA championships in 1974 and 1976. He was named the NBA Finals MVP in both of those championship runs.

Cowens was a tenacious rebounder and a great defender, and he was also an excellent passer. He was known for his hustle and determination, and he was a leader on the court. He was also a great scorer, averaging over 20 points per game in three of his first four seasons in the NBA.

Cowens retired in 1982, but he returned to the NBA in 1990 as the head coach of the Celtics. He led the team to the playoffs in his first season, and he was named the NBA Coach of the Year in 1991. He also served as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and the Detroit Pistons.

Cowens was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history and one of the most beloved Celtics of all time.

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