Sam Mitchell
Basketball player and coach
Born
September 2nd, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors and later became a head coach in the league. Won the NBA Coach of the Year award in 2007 while coaching the Toronto Raptors. Also contributed to the game as an assistant coach for various teams, emphasizing player development and team strategy.
Won NBA Coach of the Year award in 2007
Coached Toronto Raptors
Played for Golden State Warriors
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