Alex English is a retired professional basketball player. He played sixteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). English played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks. http://www.nba.com/history/players/english_bio.html He was born on January 5, 1954 in Columbia, South Carolina. English's position was small forward. He played for the University of South Carolina in college. English was drafted in the second round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. In 1987, English appeared in the movie Amazing Grace and Chuck. He played the role of a fictitious Boston Celtics star in the movie.
English currently serves as an assistant head coach with the NBA's Toronto Raptors. He has been with the Raptors since 2004. He previously was an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks.
College Career
English attended the University of South Carolina from 1972 to 1976. In his freshman season, English averaged 14.6 rebounds and 10.6 rebounds. http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/e/englial01.html In his sophomore season, English averaged 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/e/englial01.html English in his junior year averaged 16 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/e/englial01.html And in his senior season, English averaged 22.9 points and 10.3 rebounds. http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/e/englial01.html English was an All-American in his final season at South Carolina. http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/alexander-alex-english
NBA Career
English was drafted in the second round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. In his rookie season, English averaged 5.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/englial01.html English then signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers in 1978. He averaged 16 points and 8.1 rebounds in his first season with the Pacers. In his second season, he averaged 14.9 points and seven rebounds. English was then traded to the Denver Nuggets in 1980. In his first season with Denver, he averaged 21.3 points and 9.4 rebounds. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/englial01.html In 1982, English averaged 25.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. He also made his first All-Star Game that year.
In 1990, English signed as a free agent with the Dallas Mavericks. This was his final season in the NBA. He averaged 9.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in that season. English was named to the All-NBA team in 1982, 1983, and 1986. http://www.nba.com/history/players/english_bio.html He was an eight time NBA All-Star from 1982-1989. English received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 1988. The Denver Nuggets retired his jersey in 1992. English was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997. http://www.nba.com/history/players/english_bio.html He averaged 21.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in his NBA career. http://www.nba.com/history/players/english_bio.html
Nick Van Exel talks about Alex English
Alex English is one of the highest scoring forwards in NBA history. He had a midrange jumper and could slash to the basket. He had variety of finger rolls, floaters, and bank shots. English also had a high release on his jump shot. Nick Van Exel recalls the career of English in this video.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Alexander English
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Born
January 5, 1954
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Birthplace
Columbia, South Carolina
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Position
Small Forward
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Height
6'7
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Weight
195
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College
South Carolina
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Accolades
Basketball Hall of Fame (1997), All-NBA Second Team (1982, '83, '86); NBA All-Star (1982-89); J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1988)
