Em Bryant
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 79 kg |
| Born | 4 Nov 1938 (87 years) |
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| Nickname | Little Em |
Emmette Bryant is an American former professional basketball player who played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association. He won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1969.
Player Profile
Emmette Bryant was born on November 4, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 79 kg. He shot right and played point guard throughout his career.High School and College Career
Bryant attended DePaul Academy in Chicago, Illinois. He then played college basketball at DePaul University from 1961 to 1964.Professional Career
Selected 53rd overall by the New York Knicks in the 1964 NBA Draft, Bryant spent his first four seasons with the team. He then joined the Boston Celtics, where he won an NBA championship in 1969.He concluded his career with the Buffalo Braves.
After his playing career, Bryant moved into coaching, serving as an assistant coach at Columbia University (1972-1973) and with the Seattle SuperSonics (1973-1975).
He currently serves as the Vice President of the Chicago Chapter at NBA Alumni.
Career Highlights:
- 1969 - NBA Champion (Boston Celtics)
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Em Bryant FAQ
What was Bryant's greatest achievement?
Bryant’s greatest achievement is winning the 1969 NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics.
What did Bryant do after his playing career?
He became an assistant coach at Columbia University and with the Seattle SuperSonics, and later became Vice President of the Chicago Chapter at NBA Alumni.
How many NBA teams did Bryant play for?
He played for three teams: the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Buffalo Braves.

