Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information about Sam Mitchell:
- Full Name: Samuel E. Mitchell Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born September 2, 1963
- Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 42, 4, and 8 during his NBA career
- Position: Small forward / Power forward
- High School: Columbus High School (Columbus, Georgia)
- College: Mercer University (1981–1985)
- NBA Draft: 1985, Round 3, Pick 54 by the Houston Rockets (did not sign)
- Teams Played For:
- Minnesota Timberwolves (1989–1992, 1995–2002)
- Indiana Pacers (1992–1995)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Has at least one son and one daughter; specific names are not widely disclosed.
- Siblings: Specific details about siblings are not publicly available.
Fun Facts
- Sam Mitchell had a 13-year NBA career and was known for his leadership, toughness, and versatility as a forward.
- After his playing career, Mitchell transitioned to coaching and served as the head coach for the Toronto Raptors from 2004 to 2008.
- He won the NBA Coach of the Year Award in 2007 after leading the Raptors to their first Atlantic Division title.
- Mitchell has also worked as an assistant coach and as an NBA TV analyst.
- Off the court, Mitchell is recognized for mentoring young players and his involvement in community service programs.