| Eric Fernsten | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 10 |
| Weight Lb: | 205 |
| Birth Date: | 1 November 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| High School: | Skyline (Oakland, California) |
| College: | San Francisco (1972–1975) |
| Draft Year: | 1975 |
| Draft Round: | 4 |
| Draft Pick: | 62 |
| Draft Team: | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career Start: | 1975 |
| Career End: | 1988 |
| Career Position: | Center / power forward |
| Career Number: | 41, 23, 45 |
| Team1: | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Years2: | – |
| Team2: | Chicago Bulls |
| Years3: | 1977–1979 |
| Team3: | Mens Sana Siena |
| Years4: | – |
| Team4: | Boston Celtics |
| Team5: | New York Knicks |
| Years6: | 1985–1986 |
| Team6: | Tampa Bay Thrillers |
| Years7: | 1986 |
| Team7: | Staten Island Stallions |
| Years8: | 1987–1988 |
| Team8: | Albany Patroons |
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Eric Robert Fernsten (born November 1, 1953) is an American retired professional basketball player. A 6'10" center from the University of San Francisco, Fernsten played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks.
Fernsten played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. He averaged 2.4 points per game and 1.7 rebounds per game in his NBA career and participated on Boston's 1981 NBA Championship team. In the NBA finals, he scored 2 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in Boston's game 5 blowout win against Houston. Eric also played basketball in Europe for several years. Fernsten was key practice player whom pushed the veterans to work harder. Fernsten's career high in points came in 1980 against the Cavaliers when he scored 11 points while making 5 of 6 field goals.[1] [2]