Jim Cleamons
Basketball player and coach, NBA titles
Born
September 13th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played basketball at the collegiate level before joining the NBA. Played for teams including the Los Angeles Lakers, where contributed to an NBA Championship in 1980. Transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s and later as a head coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Involved in developing numerous players throughout coaching career.
Contributed to NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers in 1980
Served as assistant coach for Chicago Bulls during six championship seasons in the 1990s
Head coach of Dallas Mavericks
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