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Special Assistant to the General Manager
WAYNE EMBRY
Wayne Embry embodies and lives by "P" words: preparation,
perception, perseverance, persistence, pride and passion.
Others will use another "P" word – pioneer – to describe
a man whose long and storied NBA career brings him north
of the border to the Toronto Raptors as special advisor to
the general manager, Rob Babcock. Embry joined the franchise
June 7, 2004.
Embry's career in the National Basketball Association spans
more than 40 years as a player and front office executive.
While Embry enjoyed a successful 11-year career as a player,
he will be forever remembered in professional sports circles
for being the first African American to be general manager
and a president of an NBA club.
Embry became the first NBA African American general manager in
1972 when he was named to the post by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Embry served in that capacity for eight years leading the
Bucks to two seasons of 59 or more wins and four postseason
appearances, including the 1974 Finals. Prior to joining the
organization, he was instrumental in negotiations that brought
former teammate and legendary guard Oscar Robertson to Milwaukee
to join forces with Lew Alcindor, the first overall pick in the
1969 NBA Draft.
In 1971, the Bucks captured the NBA championship, becoming the
fastest expansion team in sports history to accomplish that feat.
From 1985-92, Embry served as vice-president and general manager
of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He moved to an executive vice-president
position with the club from 1992-94, and in 1994 once again made
history by becoming the first African American NBA team president
and chief operating officer. Under his direction the Cavaliers won
40 or more games 10 times, 50 or more on three occasions and
advanced to the Eastern Conference Final in 1992. Embry earned The
Sporting News Executive of the Year honours in 1992 and 1998, as
well as being named Sports Illustrated’s Executive of the Year in
1998.
The 6-foot-8, 240-pound Embry was known as "The Wall" during his
playing days for his ability to set solid picks. He appeared in 831
regular season NBA games, averaging 12.5 points and 9.1 rebounds.
He averaged double figures in points in eight of his 11 seasons. He
participated in 56 postseason contests where he contributed an
average of 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds, including tallies of 16.3
points and 13.5 rebounds in the 1963 playoffs.
Embry began his NBA career in 1958 with the Cincinnati Royals, where
he played eight seasons, including the final four as team captain.
He earned first-team All-NBA honours for five consecutive seasons
(1961-65). He joined the Boston Celtics for two campaigns (1966-68)
and helped the Celtics capture the 1968 NBA championship with a 4-2
series triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished his playing
career the following year as the first captain in Milwaukee Bucks
history.
A native of Springfield, Ohio, Embry was a two-time honourable
mention All-America selection at Miami (Ohio) University. He was
the team's leading scorer, team captain and MVP in 1957 and 1958,
and is the fourth player in school history to have his jersey
(No. 23) retired. He earned a bachelor of science degree in
education and a minor in business administration from Miami.
Since leaving the Cavaliers and professional basketball in 2000,
Embry has been involved in a number of business ventures, including
membership on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Board of
Directors where he plays a large role in shaping monetary and
economic policies. He was enshrined in the Cleveland Sports Hall
of Fame in 1998 and in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999. He also
has a road named in his honour in Clark County, Ohio.
Embry, 67, is married to Terri, and is the father of three children:
Debbie, Jill and Wayne Jr.
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