Cedric Maxwell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cedric Maxwell
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 21, 1955(1955-11-21)
Age	69
Birthplace	North Carolina
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Scorpio

Cedric Maxwell Biography

Cedric Maxwell is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on November 21, 1955 in North Carolina, North Carolina, United States. Small forward known as Cornbread, who played in the NBA from 1977-1988, most notably for the Boston Celtics.

He won two championships alongside teammate Larry Bird.

Maxwell received the nickname “Cornbread” from his college teammate Melvin Watkins after the pair went to see the movie Cornbread, Earl and Me, in which a 12-year-old boy is traumatized by the murder of his friend, a star basketball player. Watkins thought that Maxwell looked like the title character (played by Jamaal Wilkes) and so began calling him Cornbread. Since Maxwell did not like the nickname, it did not gain widespread use until Maxwell was named MVP of the NIT tournament in 1976, when, according to Watkins, “The New York media picked up on [the nickname].”

Maxwell was a star forward/center for the Charlotte 49ers. Among the 49ers, Maxwell ranks 6th all-time in points scored and his #33 jersey was retired in 1977, when he led UNC Charlotte to the NCAA Final Four. Upon completion of his career at Charlotte, Maxwell was the 12th overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics, where he played for eight of his eleven seasons.

He was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina.

Cedric Maxwell Net Worth

Cedric Maxwell is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cedric Maxwell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college basketball for Charlotte, before being selected 12th overall in the 1977 NBA draft.

He was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, leading his Boston Celtics to a 4-2 series win against the Houston Rockets.

Cedric Bryan Maxwell (born November 21, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player now in radio broadcasting. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and played a key role in two championships with the Boston Celtics.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Cedric Maxwell height 6 ft 8 in Cedric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cedric Maxwell Dating?

According to our records, Cedric Maxwell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Cedric Maxwell’s is not dating anyone.

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Maxwell came under fire for comments he made on the air during a game in 2007. Unhappy with the officiating of referee Violet Palmer, he told listeners that Palmer should “go back to the kitchen” and “make me some bacon and eggs”. Maxwell apologized during a subsequent broadcast.

Facts & Trivia

Cedric Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cedric Maxwell celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

Why did they call Cedric Maxwell Cornbread?

Nickname. Maxwell received the nickname “Cornbread” from his college teammate Melvin Watkins after the pair went to see the movie Cornbread, Earl and Me, in which a 12-year-old boy is traumatized by the murder of his friend, a star basketball player.

Is Cedric Maxwell in the Hall of Fame?

Cedric Maxwell has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

How old is Cedric Maxwell?

66 years (November 21, 1955)

Where did Cedric Maxwell go to college?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

What does nickname cornbread mean?

1. rude slang An unsophisticated person from a rural area of the Southern US.