He would never again come close to that level of production, but managed to have a decent NBA career, most of which he spent with the Braves. After playing 27 games with the Braves in the 1977-78 season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, but DiGregorio played in a Lakers uniform in only 25 games before retiring at the season's conclusion.
ErnieDiGregorio, Providence College basketball legend and former NBA Rookie of the Year for the Buffalo Braves, was fulfilling his duties as a celebrity host at Foxwoods Casino when he detected a trend while he shook hands and chatted with patrons.
Ernie D has worn a number of different hats since his playing days ended; included on his resume is a high school coaching job and a brief stint as a professional referee.
DiGregorio's AAU team is in the early stages of its season, but already kids from Boston English, Cambridge, Carver, Needham, and Quincy are learning to mesh on the court.
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