Scott Wedman, a professional basketball player, began his career in the NBA after being selected by the Kansas City Kings as the sixth overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. Born on July 29, 1952, in Harper, Kansas, Wedman honed his skills at the University of Colorado, where he played college basketball and developed a reputation as a reliable forward with a strong shooting ability.
During his time with the Kansas City Kings, Wedman quickly established himself as a consistent performer. His ability to score from the perimeter and his defensive skills made him a valuable asset to the team. Over the course of his tenure with the Kings, Wedman was known for his steady play and was selected to participate in the NBA All-Star Game twice, in 1976 and 1980. His performance on the court helped the Kings reach the playoffs multiple times, although they were unable to advance to the NBA Finals during his time with the team.
In 1981, Wedman was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he continued to demonstrate his skills as a forward. However, his time with the Cavaliers was relatively short-lived. In 1982, he was traded to the Boston Celtics, a move that would bring him to one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Joining the Celtics provided Wedman with the opportunity to play alongside legendary players such as Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish.
Wedman's role with the Celtics was primarily as a reserve player, but he proved to be an important part of the team's success during the mid-1980s. His ability to come off the bench and provide scoring and defensive support was crucial during the Celtics' championship runs. In 1984 and 1986, Wedman was part of the Celtics teams that won the NBA Championship. His performance in Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers is particularly memorable; Wedman scored 26 points, making all 11 of his field goal attempts, including four three-pointers, contributing significantly to the Celtics' victory in that game.
Throughout his career, Wedman was known for his professionalism and work ethic. His shooting accuracy, particularly from long range, was a valuable asset to his teams. Despite not being a primary star, his contributions were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike.
After retiring from professional basketball in 1987, Wedman transitioned into coaching and other basketball-related activities.
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