David Blatt

Basketball coach and player

David Blatt - Basketball coach and player
Born

May 22nd, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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Played college basketball at Princeton University and earned recognition as a skilled player. Transitioned to coaching in Europe, leading teams to multiple championships, including the EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2014. Served as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, guiding the team to the NBA Finals in 2015. Contributed to the development of players and strategies in various international leagues.

Won EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2014

Coached Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2015

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