Detlef Schrempf

Basketball player and coach, NBA All-Star

Detlef Schrempf - Basketball player and coach, NBA All-Star
Born

January 21st, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in Germany in 1963, a basketball player and coach with a distinguished career. Played in the NBA for teams including the Dallas Mavericks, the Indiana Pacers, and the Seattle SuperSonics. Achieved recognition as a two-time NBA All-Star. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from professional play, contributing to the development of players and teams.

Played for the Seattle SuperSonics

Two-time NBA All-Star

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