Sidney Moncrief
Inducted:
2019
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Born:
September 21, 1957
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
College:
Arkansas (1975–1979)
Sidney Moncrief was the heart and soul of the Milwaukee Bucks during the 1980s, known for his relentless defense, leadership, and complete all-around game. A five-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Moncrief set the tone on both ends of the floor.
Though listed as a guard, he often defended bigger wings and did so with tenacity, intelligence, and hustle. Offensively, Moncrief was smooth and efficient, capable of scoring, rebounding, and facilitating with equal poise. From 1981 to 1986, he led the Bucks to deep playoff runs and established them as a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference.
His peers and coaches praised him for his toughness, work ethic, and team-first mentality. Injuries shortened his peak years, but his impact on the court was undeniable. Moncrief was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019 for his elite two-way excellence.
Moncrief's Awards & Honors:
- 4 retired by Milwaukee Bucks
- 32 retired by Arkansas Razorbacks
- Consensus first-team All-American (1979)
- Second-team All-American – UPI (1978)
- Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1978)
- SWC Player of the Year (1979)
NBA Records:
- 5× NBA All-Star (1982–1986)
- All-NBA First Team (1983)
- 4× All-NBA Second Team (1982, 1984–1986)
- 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1983, 1984)
- 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983–1986)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982)
NBA Teams:
As a player:
Milwaukee Bucks (1979–1989)
Atlanta Hawks (1990–1991)
As a coach:
Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)
NBA Draft:
1979: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Milwaukee Bucks
Number Worn:
4, 15
NBA Stats:
Seasons:
11 (1979–1991)
Games Played:
767
Points:
11,931
Rebounds:
3,575
Assists:
2,793
Steals:
874
Blocks:
209
Points Per Game:
15.6
Field Goal %:
.504
Free Throw %:
.832