Paul Westphal
American basketball player and coach (1950–2021)
Biography
Paul Douglas Westphal (November 30, 1950 – January 2, 2021) was an American basketball player and coach.
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, in a loss to the Celtics. 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 Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Phoenix Suns
- New York Knicks
- Seattle SuperSonics
- Boston Celtics
- USC Trojans men's basketball
Family
- Children
- Mike Westphal
- Siblings
- Bill Westphal
Quick answers about Paul Westphal
- How old was Paul Westphal?
- Paul Westphal died on January 2, 2021 at the age of 70.
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- Paul Westphal was born on November 30, 1950.
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- Paul Westphal was born in Torrance.
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- Paul Westphal's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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- Paul Westphal is 1.93 m (6′4″) tall.
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- Paul Westphal is a citizen of United States.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Paul Westphal.