Michael Young (basketball, born 1961) facts for kids
Young with the Houston Cougars in the 1980s
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 2, 1961 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Yates (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Houston (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1984–1996 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2004 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1984 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1984–1986 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1986 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1986 | Manila Beer Brewmasters |
| 1987 | Great Taste Coffee Makers |
| 1987–1989 | Valladolid |
| 1989 | Fantoni Udine |
| 1989–1990 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1990 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1990–1992 | Panasonic Reggio Calabria |
| 1992–1995 | Limoges |
| 1995–1996 | Faber Fabriano |
| 1996 | CRO Lyon |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2004 | Houston (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Wayne Young, born on January 2, 1961, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. People called him "the Silent Assassin" because of his quiet but strong playing style. He played basketball for 12 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and in other countries. Later, he worked at his old college, the University of Houston, helping with basketball operations.
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College Basketball Career
Michael Young grew up in Houston, Texas. He played basketball in high school at Yates, then went on to play for the University of Houston.
Playing for the Houston Cougars
At the University of Houston, Michael was part of a famous team called "Phi Slama Jama". This team was known for its exciting, high-flying dunks. He was chosen twice for the First Team of the Southwest Conference.
Michael played in two big college championship games:
- In 1983, his team lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
- In 1984, they lost to the Georgetown Hoyas.
Professional Basketball Career
Michael Young had a long and successful career playing basketball around the world.
NBA and CBA Teams
The Boston Celtics picked Michael Young as the 24th player in the 1984 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for three seasons:
- The Phoenix Suns in 1984–85.
- The Philadelphia 76ers in 1985–86.
- The Los Angeles Clippers in 1989–90.
He also played two seasons for the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) team, the Detroit Spirits. In 1986, he was named the CBA's Most Valuable Player. He averaged 26 points per game that year.
Playing Overseas
Michael Young also played basketball in many countries outside the U.S. These included the Philippines, Spain, Italy, France, and Israel.
- In 1986, he led a team called Manila Beer to the finals in the Philippines. He won the "Best Import" award there.
- He returned to the Philippines in 1987 with the Great Taste Coffee Makers. His team finished as runner-up again.
- While playing for Limoges in France, he helped his team win the 1993 EuroLeague championship. This was a huge win for European basketball.
After Playing Basketball
Michael Young stopped playing basketball professionally in 1998. He then went back to the University of Houston.
He worked as an assistant coach for one season. For five years, he was the strength and conditioning coach for the team. Later, he became the director of basketball operations and performance enhancement.
Personal Life
Michael Young earned his college degree from the University of Houston in 2002. He is married to Tina, and they have five children: Michael Jr., Joe, Mayorca, Jacob, and Milan Maria.
His Sons in Basketball
- His son, Joe, played college basketball for Houston and Oregon. Joe followed his father's path and joined the NBA in 2015, playing for the Indiana Pacers.
- His youngest son, Jacob, played college basketball at the University of Texas and Rutgers. He also transferred to Oregon later.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Young (baloncestista) para niños
- List of second-generation NBA players
