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George Matthew Karl (born May 12, 1951) is an American former professional basketball coach and player. After spending five years as a player for the San Antonio Spurs, he became an assistant with the team before being appointed as a head coach in 1980 with the Montana Golden Nuggets of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
Sep 7, 2022 · Karl confirmed his bad-boy reputation when he published his memoir, “Furious George: My Forty Years Surviving NBA Divas, Clueless GMs and Poor Shot Selection.”
George Matthew Karl. Born: May 12, 1951 (Age: 73-049d) in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. High School: Penn Hills in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. College: UNC. Relatives: Son Coby Karl. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2022 ( Full List) As Player: 264 G, 6.5 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 3.0 APG ( Full Record)
Sep 9, 2022 · George Karl coaching the Kings in 2016. (Jennifer Stewart / USA Today) Karl’s playing career topped out in the ABA with the Spurs before the 1976 merger, but he found his true calling on...
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- May 12, 1951
George Karl is a legendary basketball coach who won 1,175 games in the NBA and led five teams to the playoffs. He played for Dean Smith at North Carolina and coached in the CBA, Spain, and the NBA.
George Matthew Karl is an American former professional basketball coach and player. After spending five years as a player for the San Antonio Spurs, he became an assistant with the team before being appointed as a head coach in 1980 with the Montana Golden Nuggets of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
