Terry Porter

Basketball player and coach, Trail Blazers

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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