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'''David John Twardzik''' (born [[September 30]], [[1950]] in [[Hershey, Pennsylvania]]) is a former professional [[basketball]] player, and is currently the assistant General Manager for the [[Orlando Magic]] of the [[National Basketball Association]]. As a player he was a [[point guard]] in both the [[American Basketball Association]] and the [[NBA]]; and is best known for being a starter on the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] team that won the [[1977 NBA Finals]].
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| position = [[Point guard]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 175
| number = 13
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|09|20}}
| birth_place = [[Hershey, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Middletown Area High School|Middletown Area]]<br />([[Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania|Middletown, Pennsylvania]])
| college = [[Old Dominion Monarchs basketball|Old Dominion]] (1969–1972)
| draft_year = 1972
| draft_round = 2
| draft_pick = 26
| draft_team = [[Portland Trail Blazers]]
| career_start = 1972
| career_end = 1980
| years1 = [[1972–73 ABA season|1972]]–[[1975–76 ABA season|1976]]
| team1 = [[Virginia Squires]]
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| team2 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]]
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* [[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[1977 NBA Finals|1977]])
* ABA All-Star ([[1974–75 ABA season|1975]])
* No. 13 [[Portland Trail Blazers#Retired numbers|retired by Portland Trail Blazers]]
* No. 14 [[Old Dominion Monarchs basketball#Retired numbers|retired by Old Dominion Monarchs]]
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| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
| stat1value = 4,977 (9.3 ppg)
| stat2label = [[Rebound (basketball)|Rebounds]]
| stat2value = 1,286 (2.4 rpg)
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3value = 1,823 (3.4 apg)
| bbr = twardda01
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'''David John Twardzik''' (born September 20, 1950) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. He was a [[point guard]] in both the [[American Basketball Association]] (ABA) and the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He is best known for being a key starting guard on the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] team that won the [[1977 NBA Finals]].
Twardzik grew up in [[Middletown, Pennsylvania]], and played collegiately at [[Old Dominion University]], where he was a two-time [[All American]] and led the Monarchs to the [[1971]] [[NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship|NCAA Division II title game]]. He was drafted by the Trail Blazers in [[1972]], but elected to play for the [[Virginia Squires]] of the ABA. When the ABA folded in [[1976]], he was selected by the Blazers in the ABA dispersal draft, and would be the starting point guard of the Blazers team which won the NBA title in 1977. He played for three more seasons in Portland, retiring at the end of the 1979-1980 season. His jersey number (13) was retired by the team.
[[File:Dave_Twardzik_ODU.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Twardzik at Old Dominion.]]
Twardzik grew up in [[Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania|Middletown, Pennsylvania]], and played collegiately at [[Old Dominion University]], where he was a two-time [[All-America]]n and led the Monarchs to the 1971 [[NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship|NCAA Division II title game]]. He was drafted by the Trail Blazers in 1972, but elected to play for the [[Virginia Squires]] of the ABA. Twardzik played for the Squires for four seasons until the team (and the ABA) came to an end, folding just prior to the [[ABA-NBA merger]] in June 1976. After the ABA-NBA merger Twardzik signed with the Blazers as a free agent.<ref name="blazers30years">{{cite news | last = Arnold | first = Geoffrey |author2=Uthman, Daniel | title = The 1976-77 NBA champion Portland Trail Blazers: 30 years later | publisher = OregonLive.com | date = 2007-06-04 | url = http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/118092033955920.xml&coll=7&thispage=12 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927191430/http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/118092033955920.xml&coll=7&thispage=12 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2007-09-27 | access-date = 2007-06-04 }}</ref> He would be the starting two-guard of the Blazers team which won the NBA title in 1977. He played for four seasons total in Portland, and retired at the end of the 1979–80 season because of injury. His jersey number (13) was retired by the team.


After his retirement from playing, he began an NBA coaching and front-office career. He served in Portland's front office through 1985, and worked as an assistant coach for the [[Indiana Pacers]] from 1986 through 1989. He has also worked for the [[Detroit Pistons]], the [[New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets|Charlotte Hornets]], the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], the [[Golden State Warriors]], and the [[Denver Nuggets]]. In [[2003]] he became Director of Player Personnel for the Magic, and was promoted to assistant General Manager in [[2005]].
After his retirement from playing, he began an NBA coaching and front-office career. He served in Portland's front office through 1985, and worked as an assistant coach for the [[Indiana Pacers]] from 1986 through 1989. He has also worked for the [[Detroit Pistons]], [[Charlotte Hornets]], [[Los Angeles Clippers]], [[Golden State Warriors]], and the [[Denver Nuggets]]. In 2003, he became Director of Player Personnel for the [[Orlando Magic]], and was promoted to assistant general manager in 2005. He held that position until 2012.<ref>Josh Robbins and Brian Schmitz. "[https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2012/06/24/magic-fire-longtime-assistant-gm-and-6-scouts/ Magic fire longtime assistant GM and 6 scouts] ". ''Orlando Sentinel''. June 24, 2012. Retrieved on June 25, 2012.</ref> Since the 2013-14 basketball season, Twardzik has been a color commentator for radio broadcasts of Old Dominion's Men's Basketball games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Twardzik Joins ODU Men's Basketball Broadcasting Team|url=http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=209294760&SPID=127328&SPSID=750497|website=ODU Athletica|publisher=Old Dominion University Athletics|access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>


In 1995, Twardzik was inducted into the [[Virginia Sports Hall of Fame]].


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==External links==
* [http://odusports.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/twardzik_dave00.html Player bio at Old Dominion]
* [http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=208422016 Player bio at Old Dominion]
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/twardda01.html Pro stats at basketball-reference.com]
* [http://www.nba.com/magic/news/executives.html Orlando Magic Executives]
* [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/twardda01.html Pro stats at basketball-reference.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090116024120/http://www.nba.com/magic/news/executives.html Orlando Magic Executives]


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Latest revision as of 07:19, 29 November 2024

Dave Twardzik
Personal information
Born (1950-09-20) September 20, 1950 (age 74)
Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiddletown Area
(Middletown, Pennsylvania)
CollegeOld Dominion (1969–1972)
NBA draft1972: 2nd round, 26th overall pick
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career1972–1980
PositionPoint guard
Number13
Career history
1972–1976Virginia Squires
1976–1980Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
Career ABA and NBA statistics
Points4,977 (9.3 ppg)
Rebounds1,286 (2.4 rpg)
Assists1,823 (3.4 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

David John Twardzik (born September 20, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a point guard in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is best known for being a key starting guard on the Portland Trail Blazers team that won the 1977 NBA Finals.

Twardzik at Old Dominion.

Twardzik grew up in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and played collegiately at Old Dominion University, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Monarchs to the 1971 NCAA Division II title game. He was drafted by the Trail Blazers in 1972, but elected to play for the Virginia Squires of the ABA. Twardzik played for the Squires for four seasons until the team (and the ABA) came to an end, folding just prior to the ABA-NBA merger in June 1976. After the ABA-NBA merger Twardzik signed with the Blazers as a free agent.[1] He would be the starting two-guard of the Blazers team which won the NBA title in 1977. He played for four seasons total in Portland, and retired at the end of the 1979–80 season because of injury. His jersey number (13) was retired by the team.

After his retirement from playing, he began an NBA coaching and front-office career. He served in Portland's front office through 1985, and worked as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers from 1986 through 1989. He has also worked for the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and the Denver Nuggets. In 2003, he became Director of Player Personnel for the Orlando Magic, and was promoted to assistant general manager in 2005. He held that position until 2012.[2] Since the 2013-14 basketball season, Twardzik has been a color commentator for radio broadcasts of Old Dominion's Men's Basketball games.[3]

In 1995, Twardzik was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

References

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  1. ^ Arnold, Geoffrey; Uthman, Daniel (June 4, 2007). "The 1976-77 NBA champion Portland Trail Blazers: 30 years later". OregonLive.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 4, 2007.
  2. ^ Josh Robbins and Brian Schmitz. "Magic fire longtime assistant GM and 6 scouts ". Orlando Sentinel. June 24, 2012. Retrieved on June 25, 2012.
  3. ^ "Twardzik Joins ODU Men's Basketball Broadcasting Team". ODU Athletica. Old Dominion University Athletics. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
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