Cedric Maxwell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 21, 1955 Kinston, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kinston (Kinston, North Carolina) |
| College | Charlotte (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Playing career | 1977–1988 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 30, 31, 19, 18 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1977–1985 | Boston Celtics |
| 1985–1987 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1987–1988 | Houston Rockets |
| As coach: | |
| 1996 | Long Island Surf (USBL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 10,465 (12.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,261 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,862 (2.2 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Cedric Bryan Maxwell (born November 21, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player now in radio broadcasting. Nicknamed "Cornbread", he played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and played a key role in two championships with the Boston Celtics.
Maxwell was a star forward/center for the Charlotte 49ers. Among the 49ers, Maxwell ranks 6th all-time in points scored and his #33 jersey was retired in 1977, when he led UNC Charlotte to the NCAA Final Four. Upon completion of his career at Charlotte, Maxwell was the 12th overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics, where he played for eight of his eleven seasons.
Maxwell made an impact in his second season with the Celtics. While Boston was mired in an otherwise awful 1978-79 season, as they awaited Larry Bird's decision to sign with the franchise, the second-year power forward averaged 19.0 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. The Celtics would go just 29-53 on the year, but the young Maxwell's potential, along with the promising addition of Bird and others, set the stage for what would become an NBA dynasty.
Maxwell was best known for his moves near or beneath the basket. He was very effective in the low post, faking defenders into the air, drawing contact, then making high percentage shots (and sometimes drawing a foul) using either his jump-hook close to the basket or going up against the glass. It was rare that Maxwell took an outside jump shot, especially when Celtic teammates like Bird or Tiny Archibald were on the floor. This helped the Celtics run a balanced offense with a formidable inside game that was hard for most teams to defend.
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