Matt Guokas
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For his father, see Matt Guokas Sr.
Matthew George Guokas Jr. (/ˈɡuːkəs/ GOO-kəs;[1] born February 25, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. His father, Matt Sr. and uncle, Al, have also played in the NBA.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1944-02-25) February 25, 1944 (age 80) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Saint Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
College | Saint Joseph's (1964–1966) |
NBA draft | 1966: 1st round, 9th overall pick |
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
Playing career | 1966–1976 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Number | 14, 24, 11, 4, 10 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1966–1970 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1970–1971 | Chicago Bulls |
1971–1973 | Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
1973–1974 | Houston Rockets |
1974 | Buffalo Braves |
1974–1975 | Chicago Bulls |
1975–1976 | Kansas City Kings |
As coach: | |
1982–1985 | Philadelphia 76ers (assistant) |
1985–1988 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1989–1993 | Orlando Magic |
Career highlights and awards | |
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As assistant coach:
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Career statistics | |
Points | 4,285 (5.8 ppg) |
Rebounds | 1,446 (2.0 rpg) |
Assists | 2,174 (3.0 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Guokas and his father, Matt Sr., were the first father-son duo to both win NBA championships as players; this feat has since been repeated by the Barrys (Rick and Brent), the Waltons (Bill and Luke), the Thompsons (Mychal and Klay), and the Paytons (Gary Payton and Gary Payton II).