Sam Mitchell

Basketball player and coach

Sam Mitchell - Basketball player and coach
Born

September 2nd, 1963
62 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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