Vinny Del Negro is a former professional basketball player and coach who had a successful career in the NBA. He played for five different teams during his playing career, which spanned over a decade. Del Negro was known for his versatility on the court, as he could play both guard positions and was a solid scorer and passer.
Del Negro began his NBA career in 1988 when he was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 1990. Del Negro played for the Spurs for five seasons and was a key contributor on the team that won the Western Conference championship in 1995.
After leaving the Spurs, Del Negro played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns before retiring in 2002. He finished his career with averages of 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Following his playing career, Del Negro transitioned into coaching. He began as an assistant coach for the Suns in 2003 before being hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 2008. Del Negro led the Bulls to the playoffs in his first two seasons as head coach, but was fired after the 2010-11 season.
Del Negro was then hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010. He led the team to the playoffs in each of his three seasons as head coach, including a franchise-record 56 wins in the 2012-13 season. However, Del Negro was not retained by the Clippers after the 2012-13 season.
Overall, Del Negro had a successful career in the NBA as both a player and coach. He was known for his work ethic and ability to get the most out of his players. While he may not have been a superstar player or coach, Del Negro was a valuable contributor to the teams he played for and coached.
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