Ralph Sampson

Basketball player and coach, 1984 NBA Rookie

Ralph Sampson - Basketball player and coach, 1984 NBA Rookie
Born

July 7th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former professional basketball player and coach, achieved notable success in college basketball with the University of Virginia, where received the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 1981, 1982, and 1983. Selected first overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon, contributing to the team's runs in the playoffs. Despite injuries, recognized for his significant height and skills as a center. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, sharing expertise in basketball development.

Three-time Naismith College Player of the Year

1984 NBA Rookie of the Year

Played for the Houston Rockets

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