Frank Hamblen facts for kids
Hamblen in 2008
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 16, 1947 Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | September 30, 2017 (aged 70) San Diego, California |
| High school | Garfield (Terre Haute, Indiana) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (1966–1969) |
| Coaching career | 1969–2011 |
| Career history | |
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| 1969–1972 | San Diego/Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 1972–1977 | Denver Rockets/Nuggets (assistant) |
| 1977–1987 | Kansas City/Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 1987–1996 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 1991–1992 | Milwaukee Bucks (interim) |
| 1996–1999 | Chicago Bulls (assistant) |
| 1999–2011 | Los Angeles Lakers (assistant) |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Lakers (interim) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Frank Alan Hamblen II (born April 16, 1947 – died September 30, 2017) was a very successful American basketball coach and scout. He is famous for helping many teams win championships! Before becoming a coach, he played college basketball at Syracuse. He passed away in San Diego in 2017.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Frank Hamblen was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1947. He went to Garfield High School in Terre Haute and graduated in 1965. Even as a young player, Frank was very good at basketball.
In 1963, his high school team almost won the state championship! He was recognized as one of the top 12 high school basketball players in Indiana. Later, in 1990, he was honored by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
College Basketball Career
Frank continued playing basketball at Syracuse University, graduating in 1969. He was a key player for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team. In his final year, he was even chosen as the team captain!
Frank Hamblen's Coaching Journey
Frank Hamblen had a long and amazing career as a basketball coach. He worked as an assistant coach for many different NBA teams. He was known for his smart strategies and for helping players get better.
Assistant Coach Roles
Hamblen was an assistant coach for six different NBA teams. He worked with the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. He often worked alongside the famous coach Phil Jackson.
Winning Championships
Frank Hamblen was part of seven NBA championship teams! He helped the Chicago Bulls win two championships in 1997 and 1998. Then, he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win five championships between 2000 and 2010. This shows how important he was to these winning teams.
Interim Head Coach Positions
Sometimes, Frank Hamblen stepped in as the main coach for a short time. He was an interim (temporary) head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1991–1992. He also coached the Los Angeles Lakers as an interim head coach in 2005.
After the 2010–11 season, Phil Jackson retired, and Frank Hamblen's contract with the Lakers also ended. He left behind a legacy of success and championships.
See also
In Spanish: Frank Hamblen para niños
