James Worthy
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Summary
James Worthy was born on February 27, 1961[1], in Gastonia[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,975 views/month, #5,684 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Child: Sierra Worthy[5], Sable Worthy[6]
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Native language: English[8]
- Educated at: Ashbrook High School[9], University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10]
- Award received: NBA All-Rookie Team[11], All-NBA Team[12], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[13], North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[16]
- Commons category: James Worthy[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: small forward[18]
- Sport: basketball[19]
- Drafted by: Los Angeles Lakers[20]
- Family name: Worthy[21]
- Given name: James[22]
- Official website: http://www.jamesworthy42.com/[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Country for sport: United States[25]
- Number of children: 2[26]
- Start of work period: 1982[27]
- End of work period: 1994[28]
- Height: 206 cm[29]
- Mass: 102 kg[30]
Why It Matters
James Worthy has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He has been cited as an influence by Rick Fox[33], an actor[34], b. 1969[35], of Canada[36].
FAQs
Where was James Worthy born?
James Worthy was born in Gastonia[2].
What did James Worthy do for work?
James Worthy worked as a basketball player[3].
Where did James Worthy go to school?
James Worthy was educated at Ashbrook High School[9] and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10].
What awards did James Worthy receive?
Honors received include NBA All-Rookie Team[11], All-NBA Team[12], and Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[13].
Who did James Worthy influence?
James Worthy has been cited as an influence by Rick Fox[33].