Mike Gminski is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons. He was born on August 3, 1959, in Monroe, Connecticut, and attended Duke University, where he played college basketball for four years.
Gminski was a dominant center during his college career, averaging 20.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He was named an All-American in his junior and senior years and helped lead Duke to the NCAA Championship game in 1978.
After graduating from Duke, Gminski was selected seventh overall in the 1980 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. He played for the Nets for seven seasons, where he established himself as a reliable scorer and rebounder. In the 1984-85 season, he averaged a career-high 22.9 points per game and was named an All-Star for the first time in his career.
In 1987, Gminski was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for three seasons. He was a key contributor to the 76ers' success during the late 1980s, helping the team reach the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team.
Gminski played for several other teams during his NBA career, including the Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Seattle SuperSonics. He retired from the NBA in 1994 with career averages of 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
After retiring from basketball, Gminski became a television analyst for college basketball games. He also served as a color commentator for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats from 2004 to 2011.
Throughout his career, Gminski was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to score and rebound consistently. He was a respected teammate and leader on and off the court, and his contributions to the game of basketball have been recognized by fans and analysts alike.
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