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Anthony Goldwire
Personal information
Born (1971-09-06) September 6, 1971 (age 53)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Nationality American
High school Suncoast (Riviera Beach, Florida)
Listed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight 182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College
  • Pensacola State (1990–1992)
  • Houston (1992–1994)
NBA Draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career 1994–2008
Coaching career 2010–present
Career history
As player:
1994–1996 Yakima Sun Kings
1996–1997 Charlotte Hornets
1997–1998 Denver Nuggets
1998–1999 Olympiacos
1999–2000 FC Barcelona
2000–2001 Kansas City Knights
2001 Denver Nuggets
2001–2002 Skipper Bologna
2002 San Antonio Spurs
2002–2003 Yakima Sun Kings
2003 Washington Wizards
2003 Gigantes de Carolina
2003–2004 Yakima Sun Kings
2004 Minnesota Timberwolves
2004 Aris
2004 New Jersey Nets
2004 Criollos de Caguas
2004 Milwaukee Bucks
2005 Detroit Pistons
2005 Milwaukee Bucks
2005 Los Angeles Clippers
2005–2006 Yakama Sun Kings
2006 Pamesa Valencia
2006–2007 Panellinios
2007 Lokomotiv-Kuban
As coach:
2010–2013 Milwaukee Bucks (assistant)
2014–2016 Erie BayHawks (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • Greek Cup winner (2004)
  • Greek League All-Star (1998)
  • 3× CBA champion (1995, 2003, 2006)
  • CBA Most Valuable Player (2006)
  • CBA Finals MVP (2006)
  • CBA All-Star (2004)
  • 3× All-CBA First Team (1996, 2004, 2006)
  • CBA All-Rookie Second Team (1995)
  • Catalan Basketball League champion (2000)
  • 2× Second-team All-SWC (1993, 1994)

Anthony Goldwire (born September 6, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He also worked as a coach. He played in the NBA and other leagues around the world.

Anthony was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He played college basketball for the University of Houston. In the 1994 NBA draft, he was picked by the Phoenix Suns. He was the 52nd player chosen overall.

Playing Career Highlights

Anthony Goldwire started his professional career with the Yakima Sun Kings. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In his first season (1994–95), he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league.

He continued to play well for the Sun Kings. In the 1995–96 season, he was chosen for the All-CBA First Team. This showed he was one of the top players in the entire CBA.

Goldwire returned to the Sun Kings later in his career. In the 2002–03 season, he rejoined the team. He was again named to the All-CBA First Team in 2004.

His best year with the Sun Kings was in 2006. He helped lead them to win the CBA championship! For his amazing performance, he was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). He also won the league's Most Valuable Player award for the whole season. Plus, he was once again on the All-CBA First Team.

Anthony also played for teams in other countries. For example, he played for Panellinios in the Greek Basket League during the 2006–07 season. In 2009, he joined a Spanish team called CB Girona.

Coaching Career

After his playing days, Anthony Goldwire became a coach. In July 2010, he joined the Phoenix Suns' coaching staff for their Summer League team. Later, he became an assistant coach for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.

Personal Life

Anthony Goldwire has a cousin named Leemire Goldwire. Leemire also became a professional basketball player.

See also

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