Bob McCann
Robert McCann | |
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| Born | April 22, 1964 Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 2011 (aged 47) |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1989–1998 |
| Known for | Playing as a power forward in the NBA |
Robert Glen McCann (April 22, 1964 – July 1, 2011) was a professional basketball athlete from the United States, known mainly for playing as a power forward. He stood between 6 feet 6 inches and 6 feet 7 inches tall and had a playing weight estimated between 244 and 248 pounds. McCann passed away due to heart failure in July 2011.
A native of Morristown, New Jersey, McCann initially enrolled at Upsala College for the 1982–83 academic year before transferring to Morehead State University. At Morehead State, he participated in three seasons of basketball from 1984 to 1987, after sitting out the 1983–84 season because of transfer regulations. In the 1987 NBA draft, he was chosen as the 32nd pick overall. Throughout five NBA seasons spanning from 1989–90 to 1997–98, McCann played for five franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Bullets, and Toronto Raptors. His career NBA statistics include an average of 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
Outside of the NBA, McCann's professional career extended to leagues such as the United States Basketball League (USBL) and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Additionally, he competed internationally in countries including Spain, France, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and Argentina.
External links
- NBA statistics at basketballreference.com
- Profile with Minnesota Timberwolves