David Earl Burns (born July 3, 1958) is an American retired professional basketball player.

He was raised in Dallas, Texas, and attended South Oak Cliff High School.

After two years at Navarro Junior College, Burns transferred to Saint Louis University.

He split the 1981–82 season with the Nets and Denver Nuggets, playing a total of 9 games.

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