Andrew Toney
Encyclopedia
Andrew Toney is an American former professional basketball
player who played for the NBA
's Philadelphia 76ers
from 1980 to 1988. He was dubbed "The Boston Strangler" by Boston
, Massachusetts
sportswriters during the 76ers' and Boston Celtics
' rivalry in the early 1980s because of his ability to single-handedly dominate games against the Celtics including Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals by scoring 34 points in the game.
Toney was a prolific scorer, particularly against the elite teams of the time such as the Los Angeles Lakers
and Celtics. It wasn't uncommon for him to put up thirty or more points single handedly against such teams.
Toney was drafted by the Sixers out of Southwestern Louisiana
(now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) with the eighth pick of the 1980 NBA Draft
.
He was named to two All-Star
teams, in 1982 and 1983, and averaged 15.9 points per game for his career.
Toney was an integral part of the 1982–83 76ers' championship "Fo' fo' fo'" team, considered by many to be one of the greatest teams ever, and will long be remembered as a fan favorite along with such players as the great Dr. J.
, Moses Malone
, Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks
.
Toney's son Channing played NCAA D–I basketball at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
and is now playing professionally in Poland with Asseco Prokom Gdynia.
Basketball
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player who played for the NBA
National Basketball Association
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's Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
from 1980 to 1988. He was dubbed "The Boston Strangler" by Boston
Boston
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, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
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sportswriters during the 76ers' and Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
' rivalry in the early 1980s because of his ability to single-handedly dominate games against the Celtics including Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals by scoring 34 points in the game.
Toney was a prolific scorer, particularly against the elite teams of the time such as the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
and Celtics. It wasn't uncommon for him to put up thirty or more points single handedly against such teams.
Toney was drafted by the Sixers out of Southwestern Louisiana
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, or UL Lafayette, is a coeducational, public research university located in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the heart of Acadiana...
(now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) with the eighth pick of the 1980 NBA Draft
1980 NBA Draft
The 1980 NBA Draft was the 34th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 10, 1980, before the 1980–81 season. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
.
He was named to two All-Star
National Basketball Association All-Star Game
The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. From that year on, the game has matched the best players in the Eastern Conference with the best players in the Western Conference....
teams, in 1982 and 1983, and averaged 15.9 points per game for his career.
Toney was an integral part of the 1982–83 76ers' championship "Fo' fo' fo'" team, considered by many to be one of the greatest teams ever, and will long be remembered as a fan favorite along with such players as the great Dr. J.
Julius Erving
Julius Winfield Erving II , commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is a retired American basketball player who helped launch a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and play above the rim....
, Moses Malone
Moses Malone
Moses Eugene Malone is a retired American Hall of Fame basketball player who starred in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association...
, Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks
Maurice Cheeks
Maurice Edward "Mo" Cheeks is a retired American professional basketball player and assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association from May 23, 2005 to December 13, 2008...
.
Toney's son Channing played NCAA D–I basketball at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. Developing from an extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System...
and is now playing professionally in Poland with Asseco Prokom Gdynia.
External links
- Andrew Toney Info Page - NBA.com
- Where are they now? Andrew Toney - NBA.com
- Andrew Toney - Basketball-Reference.com