Armen Gilliam
Basketball player and coach in the NBA
Born
May 28th, 1964
60 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at UNLV, where a notable season included leading the Runnin' Rebels to a National Championship game. Entered the NBA after being selected as the 7th overall pick in the 1990 draft. Played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, over a career spanning 13 seasons in the league. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, taking on assistant coaching roles in different college programs and developing young talent in the sport.
Led UNLV to the National Championship game
Selected 7th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft
Played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks
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