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With Spencer Haywood suspended and a hobbled Kareem Abdul-Jabbar back in Los Angeles, Westhead gambled by starting 20-year-old rookie point guard Magic Johnson at center for Game 6 of the finals...
Aug 4, 2023 · Famous for leading Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1980 NBA Finals in his first year as a head coach for the association, Paul’s lengthy career and unorthodox coaching style have made him an important and somewhat controversial figure in the sport.
Paul William Westhead (The Guru of Go) Born: February 21, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. High School: West Catholic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Apr 11, 2022 · Paul Westhead was more experienced as a head coach than “Winning Time” gives him credit for, but stepping in for his “brother” Jack McKinney with the Lakers was still a difficult process.
Mar 27, 2021 · One night, against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, Johnson ignored Westhead’s defensive instructions during a timeout. Westhead reprimanded him, both during the game and privately afterward. Johnson told a reporter that he wanted the Lakers to trade him.
Jan 25, 2012 · On the strength of a legendary performance by rookie point guard Magic Johnson, who started at center in Game 6 of the NBA Finals (42 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists), Westhead did the ...
Apr 17, 2022 · Westhead, who coached the Lakers to a title win over the Sixers in the 1980 NBA Finals, shares his opinion on the show's portrayal of the team.
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