Anthony Dobbins facts for kids
Dobbins with Poitiers 86 in 2012
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| Boston Celtics | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 23, 1981 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Italian |
| High school | Maret School (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2004 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2004–2017 |
| Coaching career | 2020–present |
| League | NBA |
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| 2004 | St. Louis SkyHawks |
| 2004–2005 | Asheville Altitude |
| 2005 | Oklahoma Storm |
| 2005 | Trapani |
| 2005–2006 | Livorno |
| 2006 | Makedonikos |
| 2007–2008 | Cholet |
| 2008–2010 | Entente Orléanaise |
| 2010 | Murcia |
| 2010–2011 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2012–2013 | Poitiers 86 |
| 2013–2014 | JDA Dijon |
| 2014–2015 | SIG Strasbourg |
| 2015–2016 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 2016 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2016–2017 | Scafati |
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| 2020–present | Boston Celtics (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Dobbins, born on August 23, 1981, is an American-Italian basketball coach and a former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Anthony Dobbins' Basketball Journey
Anthony Dobbins has had an exciting career in basketball. He played professionally for many years before becoming a coach. His journey has taken him across different countries and leagues.
Playing Career Highlights
Anthony Dobbins played as a shooting guard. He started his professional playing career in 2004. He played for several teams in the United States and Europe.
- In 2005, he became an NBDL champion with the Asheville Altitude.
- He spent many years playing for teams in France and Italy.
- Dobbins was known for his strong defense. He won the French League Best Defensive Player award three times (2009, 2013, 2014).
- He also helped his teams win the French Basketball Cup twice (2010, 2015).
- His teams also won the Leaders Cup twice (2008, 2015).
Playing in Europe
Anthony Dobbins played for many European teams.
- In 2013, he joined JDA Dijon in France. He was named the French League Best Defensive Player again that season.
- The next year, in 2014, he signed with Strasbourg IG, another French club.
- In 2015, he moved to Italy to play for Viola Reggio Calabria.
- He later returned to France to play for BCM Gravelines in 2016.
- He finished his playing career in Italy with Scafati Basket in 2017.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Anthony Dobbins moved into coaching.
Boston Celtics Assistant Coach
In 2020, Anthony Dobbins became an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics. Before this, he worked with the Celtics' video team for two years. As an assistant coach, he helps the team plan strategies and train players. In 2024, Dobbins achieved a major milestone. He became an NBA champion when the Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Dobbins para niños
