Gene Shue
American basketball player and coach (1931–2022)
- Fame50.5
- Momentum6.9
- Basketball Players rank#244
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- Fame50.5
- Momentum6.9
- Basketball Players rank#244
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Lived 1931–2022, aged 91United States
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Updated 2026-06-14
Eugene William Shue was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Shue was one of the top guards of the early days of the NBA and an influential figure in the development of basketball. He is credited with having invented the "spin move" while being an early harbinger of other plays and strategies. Shue was an NBA All-Star in five consecutive times from 1958 to 1962.
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- Los Angeles Clippers1987–1989
- Washington Wizards1980–1986
- Philadelphia Warriors1973–1977
- Detroit Pistons1956–1962
- New York Knicks1954–1956
- Maryland Terrapins men's basketball1951–1954
19511989
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- NBA Coach of the Year Award
- NBA Coach of the Year Award
- All-NBA Team
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