Some see Meyers retreat as a mystery. The speaker stood there talking about everybody seeing Brian again. On that final Wooden NCAA title team, Meyers scored 24 points and took down 11 rebounds in the title game in San Diego against Kentucky. One day after practicewe had a real good practice, and Elmore and I were walking up the corridorand Elmore says: Dave, Im giving my first talk in the Theocratic Ministry School. During the 1977-78 season, Meyers was reunited with Johnson on the Bucks and averaged a career-best 14.7 points. In 1976, Meyers was diagnosed with leukemia. Married, short hair, necktie on, really clean-cut looking. In his rookie season of 197576 with the Bucks, Meyers played 72 games and averaged 22.1 minutes per game. Its a good mythology book. He averaged 18.3 ppg and 7.9 rpg that year and was a unanimous First-Team All-American. Meyers returned to California, and after a stint in sales for Motorola received his teaching certificate and taught elementary school mostly fourth and sixth grade for more than 30 years. Meyers posted a career-high 14.7 points per game along with 6.7 rebounds and a career-high 3.0 assists. Power Forward How do you feel about the Bible? she would ask. What we were learning at the time in our religion went against what it took to perform in sports and to be a winner, Smith says. That decision was all I needed! Born in San Diego, California, Meyers was one of 11 children (six girls, five boys) of Bob and Pat Meyers. His death was announced by U.C.L.A., which said the cause was cancer. http://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/dave-meyers-the-decision/#do4q3oJju45EQseH.97. He was also an outstanding defender. 1973 UCLA basketball NCAA champions.JPG 851 948; 140 KB View the profiles of people named David Meyer. It was painful, but it was a blessing in disguise. After a few years of riding the bench, Meyers was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks It was there that he finally had a chance to show his stuff. Im scared! I told her about the movie. Dave Meyers was a 67 forward who played college basketball at UCLA from 1970 to 1974. Driving home, I kept looking over my shoulder expecting some demon to jump on me. Meyers also coached at his alma mater, UCLA, for 12 seasons. 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He chose to play both sports at the University of Minnesota and was a key player on the Basketball team that went to the Final Four in 1972. Dave Meyer was booked on suspicion of the murder of his wife on January 21. It also takes me away from my family responsibilities, and thats also an important part of worshiping Jehovah.Deuteronomy 6:6,7; Ephesians 5:25, 28, 33; 6:4. Former power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1975. David Lee Meyers (Big Dog) 64, of Englewood peacefully passed on October 6, 2022. April 21, Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Prior to the 78-79 season, Meyers was pressured by team management to undergo surgery because of his injury. He converted before Meyers. But in Los Angeles they painted me as a little crazy. A member of nine USA Basketball teams from 1975-79, Meyers most notably was on the 1976 U.S. Olympic Women . During his adulthood he became a Jehovah's Witness, actively participating. David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It was on to UCLA. Dave Meyers weighed 215 lbs (97 kg) when playing. As a result, many people never got to see Meyers play in person or on TV. Meyers retired from basketball in 1986. Dave Meyers was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1975 NBA Draft. Dave was tough. In 1975, Meyers, along with Elmore Smith, Junior Bridgeman and Brian Winters, was traded to Milwaukee for Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley. Jim, I interrupted, Im not going to play anymore., What do you mean, youre not going to play anymore? Yeah, five page article in the Awake! He was 62. He was born, March 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Deniece Meyers. You had to have a killer instinct. I signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakersat 1.6million dollars or thereabouts, for five years. Your organization can use some money, right? Meyers has five sisters and five brothers, including brother Dave Meyers, who also played college basketball at UCLA, under legendary coach John Wooden and won two NCAA Championships with teammate . David William Meyers was born on April 21, 1953, in San Diego. Meyer has manufactured innovative health care products for over two decades; Meyer is committed to excel in human health care and research. A few years later I came into Lindas house, and there was Brian. The same blessed hope is also yours if you wish it. Though Meyers is known by many primarily for his decision to curtail his professional career, he is also a footnote on one of the most important trades in NBA history. Meyers career came to an abrupt end when he suffered a serious Knee Injury in 1984. Find out more. Shes a Hall of Famer, a sporting legend in her own right. [19], UCLA STILL BEST IN THE WEST. He was also an excellent shooter, rebounder, and defender. Here is someone who was a pioneer in womens basketball. Contents 1 Music videos 1.1 1997 1.2 1998 1.3 1999 1.4 Wikipedia. His shooting touch is superb, his handle is amazing, and his ability to finish at the rim is special. Well, anyway, I found out in a hurry how different it was playing in the NBA (National Basketball Association)! It was that summer that I made a decision in my heartI would retire from professional basketball. Meyers was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the fourth overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft. Sorry, there was an error loading the video. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season. He was born, March 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Deniece Meyers. Which NBA star you would've signed if he was in his last NBA season? The last time the Bruins experienced this sort of sibling splendor, it ended in banner seasons. Paige Meyer (21) Guard - PRONUNCIATION HONORS AND AWARDS All-Summit League Second Team (2021-22) Summit League All-Newcomer Team (2021-22) Summit . Position: hall so they just looked the other way. The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. to the 1975 N.C.A.A. Meyers This article is about the surname Meyers. Music video credits for Dave Meyers. MEYER Organics is one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in India, founded in 1982. But I loved it! You didnt worry about his end. . and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. 28 - Dave Meyers . Bob was a basketball star at Marquette University in Milwaukee in the mid-1940s, but eventually settled his family in Southern California. Who played on a Silver medal-winning Olympic team, was married to the late baseball great Don Drysdale and won two WNBA titles as GM of the Phoenix Mercury. Hairy Bikers' star Dave Myers has been pictured in public for the first time since revealing he has cancer. I dont think there was any doubt in anybodys mind when we went into [the final] that we were going to win, Washington says. A couple years later, after speaking at times with Smith, Meyers converted from Catholicism. The NBRPA (National Retired Players Association) expressed its condolences. That evening Lindas brother-in-law came over. Concerning the Paradise earth under Gods Kingdom, Revelation 21:4 says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Not that it was a problem for him. No blood transfusions, no Trinity, no immortal soulall proved from the Bible. Meyers died at his home in Temecula after struggling with cancer for the last year, according to UCLA, which received the news from his younger sister, Ann Meyers . My first year out of college, 1975, was a busy one. It was almost as if he wasnt even dead, as I heard it. Meyers came from a basketball family, a large family. "One of the true warriors in (at)UCLAMBB history has gone on to glory," Johnson wrote on Twitter. You feel obligated to tell them about it. [6], In 197475, with Walton and Wilkes graduated, the Bruins reloaded and Meyers was the senior starter on a front line with two sophomores and future All-Americans Marques Johnson and Richard Washington. Despite only playing two seasons in the NBA, Dave Meyers left a lasting impact on the game of basketball He was an outstanding player at both the collegiate and professional level, and his untimely death shook the Basketball World Meyers is gone but not forgotten, and will always be remembered as one of the best players to never have a chance to reach his full potential. Dave Meyers, Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free pose with Video of the Year, Best . Meyers exploded onto the scene last season, averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for Germantown High School He has followed that up with an even better junior campaign, averaging 23.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game Meyers has also been one of the top performers on the AAU circuit, playing for the Milwaukee Spartans. It Would Be Easier To Shoot Apostates And.. As usual, Meyers was underselling himself. Meyers was an incredible athlete. It was a business. He was quiet, but he played with great spirit. That night in the hospital I read several chapters but got bored when I got into a long section of genealogies. He was 62. He had provided a fine counterbalance to the senior-laden starting group of 73-74 that tried to impose its specific culture on the team. I was not, however, impressed with the talk, and the Watchtower Study was on the Bible book of Haggai or Habakkuk. He died in 2015. The future is bleak for the great masses of humanity in this nuclear age. He followed that up with an even better sophomore season, averaging 17.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Dave's early years were spent be There had been one of Jehovahs Witnesses in the NBA, now there would be two, and both on the same team! Then something happened that brought us together. Meyers was a reserve as a sophomore on the Bruins' 1973 NCAA title team during the school's run of 10 national titles in 12 years under Wooden. Meyers was unselfish, pragmatic and sensible. I really apologize. Meyers, who was born in San Diego in 1953, was one of 11 children of Bob and Pat Meyers. Marking his journey into the sport in 1975 with the Milwaukee Bucks he spent his entire professional journey with them until he retired in 1980. Although Milwaukee won the Midwest Division in his rookie year, 1975-76, it posted just a 38-44 record and was ousted in the first round of the Playoffs. The funny part is they are black and already head over At first, they made it five or six. basketball championship as the team's lone senior in John Wooden's final season as coach, and who was later part of the trade . However, Meyerss career came to an abrupt end when he was tragically killed in a car accident in 1978. The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. I would retire from professional basketball. Dave Meyers is a basketball star in the making. "Well, in case Ann doesn't make it," Washington Post columnist Dave Kindred wrote in 1979 of Ann Meyers, the first woman to sign an NBA contract, "the Pacers say she'll stay with the team . Nineteen days after the NBA draft, Meyers was part of perhaps the biggest trade in league history. Although he returned in 1979 and averaged 12.1 ppg and 5.7 rpg, he was in constant pain. There was a boyBrian Good was his namethat I went to high school with. Dave . He averaged career best 14.7 ppg for the Bucks during the 1977-78 season. Meyers was named AA Player of the Year. friends. He also served as a basketball instructor, both privately and at camps, primarily for children aged 812. David William "Dave" Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player with the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Select from premium Dave Meyers of the highest quality. 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Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1975 NBA draft, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 77586. First, Notre Dame spoiled the 88-game winning string. Meyers Drysdale also played at UCLA during her Hall of Fame career. Dave Meyers, the captain of the 1975 UCLA team and No. Meyers is a 6-foot-7 forward from California who played his college ball at UCLA. Id run into Bob Lanier, the former Bucks star, Meyers Drysdale said, and he would always tell me how sad he was that David retired. Identifiers. Linda jumped out of bed. Conversations about basketball [his exploits in a game] invariably led to a quick change in the subject to praise of his teammates and talk about standings and referees. to the 1975 N.C.A.A. Meyers has drawn comparisons to former Duke star Mike Dunleavy Jr., and there is no doubt that he has the potential to be a big-time player at the collegiate level. He was chosen by the Lakers as the second overall pick in the 1975 N.B.A. ContentsNBA TitlesKobe Bryants TitlesOther NBA Players TitlesChampionshipsKobe Bryants ChampionshipsOther NBA Players Championships Kobe Bryant is one of the most successful basketball players of all time, winning five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers. The goal was to compete and win. He could score, rebound, and pass with the best of them. Remember, David played for an unbelievable teacher at UCLA, Meyers Drysdale said, referring to Wooden. I became sleepy and put the book down. My Basketball CareerReplaced by Two Other Loves! He began teaching in Yorba Linda and later taught in Temecula. Born David William Meyers, he was one of 11 children. He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship . The Bruins did prevail, 92-85, thanks in large part to Meyers 24 points, 11 boards and 3 blocks. Obituary. The six-foot-eight Meyers was an All-State wide receiver in high school and had Division I college offers to play football and basketball. He was 62 . finished his degree . . Dave Meyers, the star forward who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Basketball player DaveMeyers, famous for playing four seasons in the NBA. My strength started coming back, both my legs started to come back, and I won back my starting position in camp! This religion, this cult, theyve got Dave thinking funny, but hell be back. That type of thing. I brought it to his attention, Smith says. Meyers basketball career came to an abrupt end when he was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 1974. My Basketball CareerReplaced by Two Other Loves. So later Linda and I went to a public talk and Watchtower Study at the Kingdom Hall. The 64-year-old celebrity chef was seen grabbing dinner with his sidekick Si King on . The sports editor of the Milwaukee Journal, Bill Dwyre, wrote: The thought of Meyers giving up a potential $500,000 a year for playing basketball so he can go door to door as a Jehovahs Witness is mind boggling. He went on to. Witnesses were suddenly popping up everywhere in my life! against North Carolina State in December 1973. Seorita by Shawn Mendes (2019), Firework by Katy Perry (2010), bad guy by Billie Eilish (2019), No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (2018), SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (2018). In the end, it was what he said it was, Meyers Drysdale said. The Bucks sent me a better contract for the next year. Youre going to take the Bible with you? Linda asked, surprised. After that 75 season, the 6-foot-8 Meyers was named a consensus All-American and became the second pick in the NBA draft. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. You might say that the seeds for this tug-of-war were sown back in 1972 when I first met Linda. After his playing career ended, Meyers became a successful basketball coach He was an Assistant Coach for the USA basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics. Shortly after the draft, Meyers was part of a blockbuster trade: He was sent, along with Junior Bridgeman, Brian Winters and Elmore Smith, to the Milwaukee Bucks for Abdul-Jabbar who was already a three-time most valuable player and who is now widely regarded as one of the greatest players in N.B.A. I WAS seven years old when I started liking basketball. Everybody was so happy to see him, Meyers Drysdale said, and we were so happy that he had the energy to do it.. He kept going until he could jump down 12.. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in their 92-85 victory over Kentucky in the NCAA title game played in his hometown of San Diego. Or he was a superstar in the Dave Meyers, a 6 8" Forward, was one of the hottest prospects coming into the 1975 NBA draft, recording 18.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in his final season. But I was beginning to begrudge the time basketball was taking from my preaching work! Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Meyers . He loved to talk about his familyhis wife, Linda, and his young son and daughter. Why didnt I ever look at these things before? It was as if Jehovah opened my heart. It was unusual. Dave Meyers was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers , 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1975 NBA Draft . When it was time to leave, Meyers left. He did not bring attention to his past sports career, not like whatshisname who is always talking about his brief military career pre-jw. His height was six foot eight (2m03 / 6-8). 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Meyers was a star in UCLA, leading them in scoring at 18.3 points and rebounding at 7.9 in his final season, helping the Bruins to a 28-3 record. LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Meyers, the star forward who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's . Former UCLA, Sonora High School star David Meyers dies Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve Ramirez LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Meyers, the star forward for Sonora High School who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday. There wasnt a lot of room for Meyers in the lineup, and his numbers (4.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg) reflected that. We've added shooting handedness for all players in WNBA history to player pages! Meyers recorded four points and three rebounds in the championship game. Their daughter Crystal was born a year later, and son Sean followed three years later. No issue became an issue for me. Dave Meyers was a basketball player born on April 21, 1953 in San Diego. Six months on the road isolates me from that. The Lakers drafted him second overall in 1975 and less than three weeks later dealt him, along with Junior Bridgeman, Brian Winters and Elmore Smith, to Milwaukee for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley. But David was so competitive, Ann says. [1] Bob was a standout basketball player at Marquette University and was the Warriors' captain in 194445. He could soar through the air. Johnson's number has been retired by both the UCLA Bruins and the Milwaukee Bucks. His father, Bob, was a former Marquette hoops star who captained the team during the 1944-45 season, and his mother, Pat, eventually became close friends with legendary UCLA coach John Woodens wife, Nellie, a bond forged by the time they spent together at UCLA games. history and Walt Wesley. He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship with UCLA. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. I read that when I was a senior at [Los Angeles] Crenshaw High. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Shortly after, Meyers was part of a blockbuster trade that sent him to the Bucks in exchange for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. According to Ann Meyers, Milwaukee GM Wayne Embry called Wooden and asked whether Meyers was holding out for more money. Before that, he was sports editor of the paper for 25 years. How Many NBA Titles Does Kobe Bryant Have? By my senior year in high school, I was 6 5 1/2 tall and weighed 185pounds. The only way to see most college players was to either go to their games or watch them on television (if they were lucky enough to be televised). And in that same year he had been baptized as one of Jehovahs Witnesses! He was born, March 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Deniece Meyers. Dave Meyers: The Best basketball player Youve never heard Of, Dave Meyers: A basketball star in the Making, Dave Meyers: A rising star in the Basketball World, Dave Meyers: The Next big thing in Basketball. We began drifting apart. As it is, he remains one of the best players youve never heard of. He ought to be admired for having the guts to live his beliefs.May1, 1980. As a junior, Meyers started on a front line featuring future Hall of Famers Walton and Wilkes. Views: 6484. Heres this speaker talking about positive things, and Im sitting there thinking: Boy, this is really a nice talk! 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Dave is currently the president of Joyce Meyer Ministries which is a Christian non-profit organization. Two scriptures from the book of Revelation were flashed on the screen. Born David William Meyers, he was one of 11 children. Well, he was always after me to study the Bible with him or go to the Kingdom Hall with him. Meyers played on two Bruins national title teams, as a reserve in 1973 and as the star player in 75. As I was reading, I was thinking, How come Ive never read this before? I went into the house, into our bedroom, and turned on the light. Celebrities get away with a lot, especially men with money. in scoring with 18.3 points a game and in rebounding with 7.9 a game in his final season, helping the Bruins to a 28-3 record. m/meyerda01. You dont see him on TV talking about the old days or read about his post-basketball exploits. Wooden said, You dont know David, Ann says. I went, out of respect for Brian. Meyers played well for Milwaukee, averaging 11.2 points and 6.3 rebounds a game, but retired after four seasons. Meyers, Teresa Graves, Larry Graham, George Benson. Meyerss best season came in 1976-77, when he averaged 19.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Bucks. FILE - In this Jan. 1974, file photo, UCLA's Dave Meyers looks for the ball after losing it against Notre Dame's Adrian Dantley during an NCAA college basketball game in South Bend, Ind. I still loved the game of basketball, but I was beginning to love the preaching work even more! Dave, he said, Youre going to become a free agent, and he started to talk to me about money. He also has great vision and is an elite passer. Dave Meyers videography This is a list of music videos directed by Dave Meyers. The younger Meyers averaged 22.7 points as a senior at Sonora High in La Habra, California. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Media in category "Dave Meyers (basketball)" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. 28 October 2013. He took every ballgame seriously, Smith says. Dave Meyers, a three-year UCLA basketball letterwinner, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. Dave Eggen/Inertia No one bats an eye about it. MEYER ORGANICS PVT. Though the Bruins lacked recognizable names around him, Johnson, Washington, Andre McCarter and Pete Trgovich moved up from the reserve ranks and joined him in a formidable five. Meyers played well, but his stats werent overwhelming7.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg in 75-76; 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg in 76-77. Besides his sister Ann, Meyers is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda; daughter Crystal; and son Sean. Do you have a blog? [11] On April 10, 1977, he set a new personal best of 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs. Facebook gives people the power to. Dave Meyers is a player that will make a name for himself in the basketball world. He was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft with the . He could jump out of the gym and had a wingspan that was almost 7 feet. Well donate part of your contract to them.. He attempted to come back from the injury, but was never able to regain his previous level of play. The Witnesses were very friendly. Plus my hope for endless life in the Paradise earth. [11] Nineteen days later,[11] Meyers, along with Elmore Smith, Junior Bridgeman, and Brian Winters, was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley. [7] He won the John Wooden Award as UCLA's Most Valuable Player,[6] and he was a consensus first-team All-American. What am I doing here?. I feel blessed to be his sister, says Ann, who is now a VP of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. A year later, 1975, I was playing with the Milwaukee Bucks. I was playing every other night, against talented professional players. You cant do that!, Im doing it. Meyers died at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He talked trash to the beastliest black guys in the League. Anyone can read what you share. The 68 Meyers was named a consensus All-American and became the second pick in the NBA draft. title game, which was played in his hometown, San Diego. . When Meyers the player was off the court, he was as pleasant and mild as anyone. Meyers was a three-time All-American and is Wisconsins All-time leading scorer with 2,541 points. College Basketball Scores UNLV 77, Duke 79 , Kentucky 103, Duke 104 , Notre Dame 91, UConn 89 , Texas A&M 63, Stanford 62 NCAA Tournament Meyers wants to be a father, husband, friend, teacher and, most of all, a man of faith. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The 6-foot-7-inch sophomore forward from Germantown, Wis., has the size, skills and drive to be one of the best players in the country.
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