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Gene Shue

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American basketball player and coach (1931-2022)

United StatesBasketball PlayersLived 1931 to 2022 · aged 90
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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.

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Teams 6

Los Angeles Clippers1987-1989
Washington Wizards1980-1986
Philadelphia Warriors1973-1977
Detroit Pistons1956-1962
New York Knicks1954-1956
Maryland Terrapins men's basketball1951-1954

Awards 3

1982NBA Coach of the Year Award
1969NBA Coach of the Year Award
1960All-NBA Team

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Connie HawkinsAlso won All-NBA TeamSam MitchellAlso won NBA Coach of the Year AwardBuck WilliamsAlso won All-NBA TeamAlex HannumAlso won NBA Coach of the Year AwardSidney MoncriefAlso won All-NBA TeamBill FitchAlso won NBA Coach of the Year Award

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2022 · aged 90
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13 languages

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