It is the birthday of former Celtic forward Bill Dinwiddie (later Rashid Shabazz), who came into this world in 1943.
A product of New Mexico Highlands University, he was traded to the team in exchange for the rights to Bob Cousy, who wished to play for the team he now coached — the Cincinnati Royals — as a publicity stunt, though Boston still had his rights.
Happy birthday to Rashid Shabazz! Known in his Boston Celtics days as Bill Dinwiddie. pic.twitter.com/dPWe56qEln
— HonestLarry (@HonestLarry1) July 15, 2020
Dinwiddie played just one season for the team, recording 4.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.