Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-11-21

Place of Birth

Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.

Cedric Maxwell

Biography

Cedric Bryan Maxwell (born November 21, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and current radio broadcaster. Nicknamed "Cornbread" (a reference to the 1975 film Cornbread, Earl and Me), he played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a small forward. Maxwell played a key role in two championships with the Boston Celtics and was named the Finals MVP in 1981. He became the 22nd former Celtic to have his jersey number (31) retired on December 15, 2003.

Known for

Celtics City

Containing extensive, never-before-seen archives and more than 80 interviews of past and present Boston Celtics legends, this series chronicles the history, cultural impact, and extraordinary tale of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics,

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies

There are rivalries, and then there is the Celtics versus the Lakers. “Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies,” a five-hour, three-part 30 for 30 film event, chronicles the storied franchises’ epic clashes and relives the Boston-LA battle from both sides with sensational footage and fresh, insightful interviews.

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.