Mario Elie

Basketball player and coach with championship rings

Mario Elie - Basketball player and coach with championship rings
Born

November 26th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in the NBA from 1992 to 2001, primarily for the Houston Rockets. Contributed to the Rockets' success during the 1994 and 1995 NBA championships. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, serving as an assistant coach for various teams, including the Warriors and the Spurs.

Won NBA championships with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995

Served as an assistant coach for multiple NBA teams

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