Paul Westphal
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Shooting Guard
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White
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44
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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195 lb (88 kg)
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Paul Douglas Westphal (November 30, 1950 – January 2, 2021) was an American basketball player, head coach, and commentator.
Westphal played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1972 to 1984. Playing the guard position, he won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974. Westphal played in the NBA Finals again in 1976 as a member of the Phoenix Suns. His NBA career also included stints with the Seattle SuperSonics and the New York Knicks. In addition to being a five-time All-Star selection, Westphal earned three All-NBA First Team selections and one Second Team honor.
After his playing career ended, Westphal coached for Southwestern Baptist Bible College (now Arizona Christian University), Grand Canyon University, and Pepperdine University, and served also as head coach of the Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics, and Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Westphal coached the Suns to the NBA Finals in 1993.
In 2019, Westphal was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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1969-1972 |
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1972-1975 |
1975-1980 |
1980-1981 |
1981-1983 |
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1983-1984 |
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1986-1988 Manager |
1988-1992 Assistant Manager |
1992-1995 Manager |
1998-2000 Manager |
2001-2006 Manager |
2007-2008 Assistant Manager |
2009-2012 Manager |
2014-2016 Assistant Manager |
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