Armen Gilliam

Basketball player and coach in the NBA

Armen Gilliam - Basketball player and coach in the NBA
Born

May 28th, 1964
61 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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