Matt Othick facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1969 Clovis, New Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arizona (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1992 | San Antonio Spurs |
Matt Othick, born on March 18, 1969, is a former American professional basketball player. After his basketball career, he also became a film producer and opened restaurants.
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Matt Othick's Early Life and Basketball Career
Matt Othick was born in Clovis, New Mexico. He loved basketball from a young age. He played for Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was so good that he was named Nevada's best player twice, in 1987 and 1988.
College Basketball at Arizona
After high school, Matt went to the University of Arizona. He played college basketball there from 1989 to 1992. During his time at Arizona, he achieved a special record. He scored over 1,000 points and made over 500 assists. This shows he was great at both scoring and helping his teammates score.
Playing in the NBA and CBA
In 1992, Matt Othick joined the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He played as a point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense. He was 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed about 175 pounds. After playing for the Spurs, he continued his professional career in the CBA. He played for teams like the Omaha Racers (1992–1993), Fargo Fever (1994–1996), and the Yakima Sun Kings (1998).
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Matt Othick explored other interests. He became involved in the film industry and also opened several restaurants.
Film Production Work
In 2006, Matt helped create a film. This movie was about his former high school and college teammate, Bison Dele. Bison Dele was also a basketball player who sadly passed away in 2002. Matt, along with his brother Trent, helped pay for the movie Yonkers Joe. He is listed as an executive producer for this film.
Real Estate and Restaurants
By 2008, Matt Othick was working as a land broker and investor. He worked in Las Vegas, Nevada and Del Mar, California. Later, he decided to open his own restaurants. In 2011, he opened Crust Pizzeria in Carlsbad, California. He then opened two more locations. One was in San Diego, California in 2014. The newest one opened in Solana Beach, California in 2018.
