Doug Collins

Basketball player and coach of the Bulls

Doug Collins - Basketball player and coach of the Bulls
Born

July 28th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player and coach, contributions to the sport include playing in the NBA and coaching at various levels. Played for the Philadelphia 76ers and was a member of the 1972 USA Olympic Basketball Team. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, leading teams including the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. Coached the Bulls during the early 1980s and returned to the NBA coaching ranks in the 1990s with the Wizards.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

Coached the Chicago Bulls

Coached the Washington Wizards

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