Terry Porter
Basketball player and coach, Trail Blazers
Born
April 8th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach with a prominent career in the NBA. Played for the Portland Trail Blazers, recognized for leading the team to the NBA Finals in 1990. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching, serving in various roles, including head coach for multiple teams.
Led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals in 1990
Played in the NBA for 17 seasons
Served as head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks
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