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Robert Lee Parish (born August 30, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. A 7'1" center, Parish played for four teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1976 to 1997.
Sep 13, 2021 · Known as 'Chief', Parish played 21 seasons in the NBA and was one of the mainstays in Boston during the '80s, leading the Celtics to three titles.
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Robert Lee Parish. (The Chief, Slim) Position: Center Shoots: Right. 7-1 , 230lb (216cm, 104kg) Born: August 30 , 1953 in Shreveport,us. College: High School: Woodlawn in Shreveport, Draft: , 1st round (8th pick, 8th overall), NBA Debut: Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2003 ( ) Career Length: 21 years.
- August 30, 1953
Oct 31, 2021 · You possibly know his nickname is The Chief, and assume it's because he was the leader in the locker room. That assumption would be wrong. The story behind his nickname explains why Robert Parish is often forgotten when talking about the best centers ever to play the game.
Nov 2, 2021 · Nicknamed "The Chief," Parish is a four-time NBA champion who helped turn the 1980s Boston Celtics into a dynasty.
The commissioner of the NBA is the chief executive of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The current commissioner is Adam Silver, who succeeded David Stern on February 1, 2014.
Apr 6, 2015 · On this day, April 6th, in 1996, Robert Parish became the all-time NBA leader in regular season games played. Best known for his many years as a Boston Celtic, Parish was a common sight for NBA fans for over 2 decades.
