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Walt Hazzard

American basketball player (1942-2011) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 69

Mahdi Abdul-Rahman was an American professional basketball player and college basketball coach. He played in college for the UCLA Bruins and was a member of their first national championship team in 1964. He also won a gold medal that year with the US national team at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
UCLA Bruins men's basketball1961-1964
Atlanta Hawks
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Seattle SuperSonics
Los Angeles Lakers

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Hazzard began his pro career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers, who selected him a territorial pick in the 1964 NBA draft. He was named an NBA All-Star with the Seattle SuperSonics in 1968. After his playing career ended, he was the head coach at UCLA during the 1980s.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2011 · aged 69