Hank Finkel

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Hank Finkel
No. 15, 17, 29
Center
Personal information
Born (1942-04-20) April 20, 1942
Union City, New Jersey
Nationality American
Listed height 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Holy Family
(Union City, New Jersey)
College Dayton (1963–1966)
NBA draft 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro playing career 1966–1975
Career history
1966–1967 Los Angeles Lakers
19671969 San Diego Rockets
19691975 Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points 2,790 (5.1 ppg)
Rebounds 2,151 (3.9 rpg)
Assists 426 (0.8 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Henry J. Finkel (born April 20, 1942) is a retired American professional basketball player.

A 7'0" center from the University of Dayton, Finkel played nine seasons (1966–1975) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, San Diego Rockets, and Boston Celtics. He spent the majority of his career (1969–1975) in Boston, serving as a backup to future Hall-of-Famer Dave Cowens. Finkel averaged 5.1 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game in his career and won an NBA Championship with the Celtics in 1974.[1]

After his playing days ended, Finkel established his own office furniture company.[2]

Notes

  1. Where Are They Now? at NBA.com
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