Bill Sharman

Basketball player and coach, championship winner

Bill Sharman - Basketball player and coach, championship winner
Born

May 25th, 1926
99 years ago

Died

October 25th, 2013
12 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Accomplished basketball player and coach. Played for the Boston Celtics, winning four NBA championships from 1957 to 1969. Transitioned to coaching, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship in 1972. Recognized for contributions to the game through innovative training techniques and emphasis on free-throw shooting.

Won four NBA championships with the Boston Celtics

Coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1972 NBA championship

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