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Matt Guokas


 

Matthew George "Matt" Guokas Jr. (born February 25, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former pro basketball player and coach. He has been a part of the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers team featuring Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Greer, Chet Walker and Billy Cunningham, that ended the eight-year championship winning streak of the Boston Celtics. He later coached the Sixers as well as the Orlando Magic, compiling a 230-305 record overall.

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February 25 - 1944 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Basketball - 1967 - Philadelphia 76ers - Wilt Chamberlain - Hal Greer - Chet Walker - Billy Cunningham - Boston Celtics - Orlando Magic

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Matt and his father, Matt Guokas Sr., were the first father-son duo to both win NBA Championships as players; this feat has since been repeated by Rick Barry and his sons Drew, Jon, and Brent.

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Matt Guokas Sr. - Rick Barry - Drew - Jon - Brent

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