Lionel Hollins
Basketball coach and player, NBA champion
Born
October 19th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Arizona State University before being selected 6th overall in the 1975 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Helped the Trail Blazers win the NBA Championship in 1977. Transitioned into coaching after retirement and served as head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies, leading the team to multiple playoff appearances. Also had coaching stints with the Brooklyn Nets and the University of Memphis.
Won NBA Championship with Portland Trail Blazers in 1977
Coached Memphis Grizzlies to playoffs multiple times
Selected 6th overall in the 1975 NBA Draft
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