Alvan Adams (born July 19, 1954) is a retired professional basketball player from the United States. He played for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for his whole 13-year career.
In 1975, Adams was voted NBA Rookie of the Year, and in 1976, he was named an NBA All-Star. He retired in 1988 and retains Suns records for games, minutes, rebounds, and steals. Adams was raised in Oklahoma City and was dubbed the “Oklahoma Kid” because of his hometown.
Who is Alvan Adams?
Alvan Adams grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after being born in Lawrence, Kansas. His mother, Ilse, was born in Austria and met his father, Richard Paul, at the University of Kansas. Adams was named after the biblical character Alvan. His father was a geologist who worked in the petroleum industry.
As a three-year starter at Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, Adams led the basketball team to a 67-11 record. During his senior year, the squad went undefeated and won the state championship. In 1972, he was selected Oklahoma High School Player of the Year and a Parade All-American.
What is Alvan Adams’s age, height, and weight?
The retired basketballer is 69 years of age. He stands at a height of 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 95 kg.
What is Alvan Adams’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Adams holds American nationality and belongs to a mixed ethnic descent.
What is Alvan Adams’s profession?
The Phoenix Suns selected Adams with the fourth choice in the 1975 NBA draughts. Adams was a rookie on a Suns team that had an incredible playoff run that brought them all the way to the NBA Finals in 1976. In the same year, he was named to the All-Star Game, won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and was named to the All-NBA Rookie Team.
Adams had a triple-double against the Buffalo Braves on February 22, 1977, with 47 points, 18 rebounds, and 12 assists. He is one of only five players in NBA history (together with Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Russell Westbrook, and Vince Carter) to record a triple-double with at least 46 points and 16 rebounds.
The Suns removed Adams’ uniform number (33), but when free agent Grant Hill signed with the team, Adams allowed him permission to wear his familiar No. 33.
Adams leads the franchise in games played (988), minutes played (27,203), rebounds (6,937), and thefts (1,289). He is also second in field goals made and attempted, third in assists, and fourth in blocks.
Adams was the vice president of facility management for the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2000.
When did Alvan Adams retire?
He retired in 1988 and retains Suns records for games, minutes, rebounds, and steals.
Is Alvan Adams a Hall of Famer?
In 2012, Alvan Adams was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Hall of Fame.
Who are Alvan Adams’s Parents?
His mother, Ilse, was born in Austria and met his father, Richard Paul, at the University of Kansas. Adams was named after the biblical character Alvan. His father was a geologist who worked in the petroleum industry.
Does Alvan Adams have siblings?
There is no information with regard to the retired NBA star’s siblings.
Who is Alvan Adams married to?
Adams is married to Sara Dennstet, and they have two children. However, there is no detailed information regarding their relationship or marital life.
Does Alvan Adams have children?
He and his wife Sarah had two children.
