Dave Cowens was sometimes misunderstood as a player, but those who’ve met him know exactly where he stands. Before the Charlotte Hornets enter one of the most important periods in the history of the franchise, they will hire as their new head coach one of the most intense…
Dave Cowens
Hall of Fame Speech
Dave Cowens: 75 Stories
Dave Cowens on Manhood
NB70s: Dave Cowens
One-on-One Interview
One-on-One Interview
One-on-One Interview
Legends Profile: Dave Cowens
Dave Cowens earned a berth in the Basketball Hall of Fame because of his tenacity and work ethic as a mainstay of the Boston Celtics in the 1970s, leading the team to NBA championships in 1974 and 1976. Playing in the era of Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich…
Dave Cowens: Behind Basketball’s Revolution
The Boston Celtics broke down court, their sneakers slapping the boards in a hurried, uneven drumbeat. Paul Silas, the 6-foot-7 forward, was running hard even with a stream of blood spurting from a gash on his forehead. “Who got you, Paul?” a teammate shouted…
Dave Cowens Helped Restore Celtics Pride
One of the toughest things to do in sports is to follow in the footsteps of a legend. Dave Cowens took over the center position for the Boston Celtics shortly after the retirement of Bill Russell, who led Boston to 11 championships in 13 seasons. Cowens carved out his own significant legacy…
The Adventures of Dave Cowens
With the Celtics enjoying a few days off between games during the 1977 playoffs, Dave Cowens needed an activity. Cowens, the eccentric, undersized center who had done things Ripley’s would not believe, wandered into an independent taxi company…
Dave Cowens And His Life In Newport Before The Hall Of Fame
The percentage of student athletes who make it to the NBA, according to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, is a microscopic 0.03%. If the chances of just playing in the NBA are this small, imagine what the chances are of also winning two NBA championships…
Celtics Legendary Center Dave Cowens' Surprising Take On Modern Big Men
Boston Celtics big man luminary Dave Cowens made a rare appearance on CLNS Media’s “Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast” in 2020, and shared some observations on the evolution of the big man in the NBA since his era in ways which might surprise modern readers…
