James Worthy
American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1961 · age 65
James Ager Worthy is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Big Game James", he played his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1982-1989
Magic Johnson Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1982-1991
Vlade Divac Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1989-1994
Byron Scott Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1983-1993
Sam Perkins Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1980-1982
Michael Cooper Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1982-1990
Kurt Rambis Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1982-1988
Elden Campbell Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1990-1994- Mark McNamara Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1988-1990
Al Wood Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1979-1981
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Worthy was a seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team member who won three NBA championships and was voted the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1988. He was named to both the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams.
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Jerry LucasBoth received NBA All-Rookie Team
George GervinBoth received All-NBA Team
Chauncey BillupsBoth received Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
Elton BrandBoth received NBA All-Rookie Team
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Wes UnseldBoth received Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award