Michael Campanella "Campy" Russell (born January 12, 1952) is an American former professional

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player. He played the forward position in the

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(NBA) for the

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and

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for nine years (1975–1982, 1985) and played in the 1979 NBA All-Star Game.

College

Before joining the NBA, Russell was a star player at the

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. Russell played three seasons at Michigan, and in his junior year he averaged 23.7 points per game. He was named an All American that year.

Professional career

During his All Star season in the NBA in 1978–1979, Russell averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers.

After basketball

Today, Russell works in the Cavaliers' front office as Director of Alumni Relations. He served as a co-host of the Cavaliers' pregame and postgame show ( Cavaliers Live, alongside Cayleigh Griffin) on Bally Sports Ohio. ending with the 2023-2024 season. On March 26, 2022, Russell was honored with a spot on the Cavaliers Wall of Honor along with former players World B. Free and

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and former owner Gordon Gund.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

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Playoffs

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1977 Events January * January 8 – 1977 Moscow bombings, Three bombs explode in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings are attributed to an Armenian separatist group. * January 10 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in eastern Zaire (no ...

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1978 Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd ...

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References

External links

Basketball-reference.com Campy Russell's bio and stats
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College

Professional career

After basketball

NBA career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

See also

References

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