Paul Westphal
Birthday November 30, 1950
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
5-time NBA All-Star guard from 1977 to 1981 for the Phoenix Suns and Seattle SuperSonics. After retirement, he went on to coach for both the Suns and SuperSonics. He coached a total of 8 teams throughout his career.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Southern California before being drafted 10th overall by the Boston Celtics.
Trivia
He made many memorable plays in game 5 of the 1976 Finals as a member of the Boston Celtics, a game many considered to be the greatest basketball game ever played. He played for the New York Knicks from 1981 to 1983.
Family Life
His wife Cindy was treated for an undisclosed illness in 2010.
Associated With
He coached Charles Barkley and the rest of the Phoenix Suns to a Finals appearance in his first season as head coach.
