Boston Celtics remember big man Greg Kite on his birthday
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, the Boston Celtics commemorate the birthday of Greg Kite, born in Houston, Texas in 1961. Kite played college basketball for Brigham Young University, where he was a teammate of future Celtics players Danny Ainge and Fred Roberts. Selected by the Celtics as the 21st pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, Kite played five seasons for Boston, contributing as a reserve center and winning two championships in 1984 and 1986. He was waived by the team in February 1988 after averaging 1.6 points and 2 rebounds per game during his tenure.
- •Kite was born on August 5, 1961.
- •He was drafted by the Celtics in 1983.
- •Kite played five seasons with Boston.
- •He won NBA titles in 1984 and 1986.
- •He averaged 1.6 points and 2 rebounds per game.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Boston big man Greg Kite born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, big man Gregory Fuller Kite was born in Houston, Texas, in 1961.
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