Mike Bantom

Basketball player and coach for USA

Mike Bantom - Basketball player and coach for USA
Born

December 3rd, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball predominantly in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Coached various teams at the collegiate and professional levels post-retirement. Contributed to basketball beyond playing through coaching and player development.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers

Coached at several universities, including Temple University

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