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Gary Wortman was an assistant coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He coached and scouted for the Seattle SuperSonics as well as the Atlanta Hawks during his career with the NBA.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | October 27, 2000 (age 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| College | Seattle Pacific University |
| Position | Head coach, Assistant coach |
| Coaching career | ?–2000 |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| ?–1988 | Kentridge High School |
| 1989–1992 | Seattle SuperSonics (assistant) |
| 1995–2000 | Atlanta Hawks (assistant) |
Player
editWortman played at Seattle Pacific University under head coach Les Habegger, who also become the general manager of the Sonics during 1983 until 1985.
Career
editKentridge High School
editWortman coached at Kentridge High School.
Seattle SuperSonics
editWortman was hired as an assistant coach and scout for the Seattle SuperSonics. He worked with the Sonics for three years, where he was known for great relationships with both players and coaching staff.[1]
Atlanta Hawks
editWortman spent his last years in the NBA as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He would remain assistant coach for the team until his death in 2000.
Death
editOn October 27, 2000, Wortman died from brain cancer at the age of 59.[2]
References
edit- ^ Gary Wortman | Basketball-Reference.com
- ^ Kelley, Steve (April 25, 2019). "Saying goodbye: A friend remembers". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
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