Michael Holton facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1961 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| High school | Pasadena (Pasadena, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (1979–1983) |
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53rd overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1983–1992 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1983–1984 | Puerto Rico Coquis |
| 1984–1985 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1985–1986 | Florida Stingers |
| 1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986–1988 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1988–1990 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1990–1991 | Tulsa Fast Breakers |
| 1991–1992 | Tri-City Chinook |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2006 | University of Portland |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael David Holton, born on August 4, 1961, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is also a television expert who talks about basketball games for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.
Michael was born in Seattle, Washington. He played college basketball at UCLA from 1979 to 1983. After college, he was chosen by the Golden State Warriors in the 1983 NBA draft. He started his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns in the 1984–85 season.
Michael Holton is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He played as a guard. During his career, he also played for the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets. He also played in another league called the CBA for four different teams between 1983 and 1992. He was a starting player for the Charlotte Hornets in their first season in 1988–89. He even played a short time for a team in the Philippines called Great Taste Coffee.
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Michael Holton's Basketball Journey
Playing in the NBA
Michael Holton had a successful career as a professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a guard, playing both point guard and shooting guard. These positions are important for controlling the ball and scoring points.
He played for several teams in the NBA, including the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets. Playing for different teams meant he got to experience many parts of the league.
Coaching Basketball Teams
After his playing days, Michael Holton became a basketball coach. In 1993, he started as an assistant coach at Pasadena City College. An assistant coach helps the head coach with training players and planning games.
He then became an assistant coach at the University of Portland in 1994. He also coached at Oregon State University and his old college, UCLA.
In 2001, Michael Holton became the head coach for the University of Portland men's basketball team. A head coach is in charge of the whole team. He coached there for five seasons. In 2013, he also coached the MAC Masters basketball team, winning two PCAC titles and a National Championship.
Talking Basketball on TV
Today, Michael Holton works as a television analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers. This means he helps explain the games and players to viewers. He shares his knowledge and experience from playing and coaching basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Holton para niños
