Larry Krystkowiak
Basketball player and coach
Born
September 23rd, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach with a significant career in the NBA and college basketball. Played college basketball at the University of Montana, earning accolades in his collegiate years. Played for teams such as the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors during an eight-year NBA career. Transitioned to coaching, taking over as head coach for the University of Utah men's basketball team, bringing the team back to prominence with notable achievements in the NCAA tournaments.
Played for the Chicago Bulls
Coached University of Utah to NCAA tournament success
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