Randy Wittman

Basketball coach and former player

Randy Wittman - Basketball coach and former player
Born

October 28th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Minnesota and was selected 22nd overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Played for the Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic during an NBA career spanning from 1983 to 1991. Transitioned to coaching, leading the Washington Wizards from 2012 to 2016. Achieved coaching milestones including playoff appearances and winning the Central Division title in 2014.

Played for the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic

Coached the Washington Wizards from 2012 to 2016

Led the Wizards to the Central Division title in 2014

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