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James Worthy

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American basketball player

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1961 · age 65
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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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Photos 2

Worthy attempting a layup against the Houston Rockets in the 1986 playoffsWorthy attempting a layup against the Houston Rockets in the 1986 playoffs

Teams 2

Los Angeles Lakers1982-1994
North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball1979-1982

Awards 5

1997North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1991All-NBA Team
1990All-NBA Team
1988Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1983NBA All-Rookie Team

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Connected to James 6

Rick BarryAlso won Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardJerry StackhouseAlso won North Carolina Sports Hall of FameKristaps PorziņģisAlso won NBA All-Rookie TeamElgin BaylorAlso won All-NBA TeamShawn KempAlso won All-NBA TeamCade CunninghamAlso won NBA All-Rookie Team

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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). 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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Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1961 · age 65
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27 languages

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