Terry Cummings is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 18 seasons. He was born on March 15, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, and attended DePaul University, where he played college basketball.
Cummings was selected by the San Diego Clippers as the second overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft. He quickly established himself as a dominant power forward in the league, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors in his first season. Cummings played for the Clippers for four seasons before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1986.
During his time with the Bucks, Cummings continued to excel, earning two All-Star selections and leading the team to the playoffs in six of his seven seasons with the team. He was known for his scoring ability, averaging over 20 points per game in four seasons with the Bucks.
In 1990, Cummings was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he played for five seasons. He continued to be a productive player, averaging over 20 points per game in his first season with the team. Cummings helped lead the Spurs to the playoffs in each of his five seasons with the team, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 1995.
Cummings played for several other teams during his career, including the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks, and the Golden State Warriors. He retired from the NBA in 2000 with career averages of 16.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
Throughout his career, Cummings was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was a skilled scorer and rebounder, and was also known for his strong work ethic and leadership on and off the court.
After retiring from the NBA, Cummings remained involved in basketball, working as a television analyst and serving as a coach and mentor to young players. He was inducted into the DePaul University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.
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