Bill Sharman
Career Overview

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Bill Sharman was a professional basketball player and coach who had a long and successful career. He was a four-time NBA champion, two-time All-Star, and one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Sharman began his career in 1951 when he was drafted by the Washington Capitols. He played for the Capitols for two seasons before being traded to the

Bill Sharman was a professional basketball player and coach who had a long and successful career. He was a four-time NBA champion, two-time All-Star, and one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Sharman began his career in 1951 when he was drafted by the Washington Capitols. He played for the Capitols for two seasons before being traded to the

Career Stats

NBA 1951-1961

Points

12,665

Assists

2,101

Rebounds

2,793

PPG

17.8

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Career Timeline

1951

Washington Capitols (NBA)

Player

1952-1961

Boston Celtics (NBA)

Player

1962

Los Angeles Jets (ABL3)

Head Coach

1967-1968

San Francisco Warriors (NBA)

Head Coach

1969-1971

Los Angeles Stars (ABA)

Head Coach

1972-1976

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

Head Coach

1977-1982

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

General Manager

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