Sam Cassell is a basketball coach in the United States. Former point guard Sam Cassell serves as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Fast facts
| Full name: | Sam Cassell |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | November 18, 1969 |
| age: | 54 years old |
| Horoscope: | Scorpion |
| Lucky number: | 9 |
| Lucky stone: | Garnet |
| Lucky Color: | Purple |
| The best match for marriage: | Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces |
| Sex: | Male |
| Profession: | Basketball coach |
| Earth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Marital status: | married |
| Woman | Tonya Cassell |
| Net worth | 23 million dollars |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community High School, San Jacinto College, Florida State University |
| Father | Sam Cassell Sr |
| Mother | Donna Cassell |
| Brothers and sisters | (One) Caron Cassell |
| children | (One) Sam Cassell Jr. |
Biography of Sam Cassell
Sam Cassell was born on November 18, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. As of 2024, he is 54 years old and a Scorpio. Sam is a citizen of the United States and practices Christianity.
He was born to American parents Donna Cassell and Sam Cassell Sr. (mother). Sam also has a brother named Caron Cassell.
Education
Sam Cassell completed his high school education at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community High School in East Baltimore, to talk about his school history.
He then enrolled at San Jacinto College, where he began his college career in Houston, Texas. He later switched schools to Florida State University in Tallahassee for his junior and senior years.
Sam Cassell height and weight
Sam Cassell is undeniably incredibly gorgeous and handsome. He is an excellent 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 84 kg (185 lbs). Sam also has brown hair and a pair of black eyes.
Sam Cassell
Career
The Houston Rockets selected Cassell as the 24th overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft. When he arrived, he had to struggle and struggle to get playing time on a 55-win team with a loaded backcourt and future Hall of Famers like Hakeem Olajuwon. He helped the Rockets win 58 games and finish second in the NBA’s Western Conference. He won the 1994 NBA Finals by scoring 7 points in the last 32 seconds. In his second season with the Rockets, Cassell played in all 82 games and helped the team reach the NBA Finals. In 1996, the Rockets traded Cassell to the Suns. Under new coach Danny Ainge, he averaged 14.8 points per game.
On December 26, 1996, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Michael Finley, AC Green and Greg Buckner. After the season, he and Kerry Kittles signed a 6-year deal with the Nets to form a top-tier backcourt. On March 11, 1999, Milwaukee acquired Cassell. Under the direction of George Karl, he created the “Big 3” along with Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson. Against “Bikov” on March 3, 2001, he scored 40.
He was signed by the LA Clippers. It was his first postseason since 1997. On March 3, 2008, he signed a contract with the Boston Celtics as a free agent. He helped the “Celtics” boast the best veteran bench in the NBA.
Cassell began working for the Washington Wizards on May 21, 2009 under Flip Saunders. John Wall, the first pick of the Wizards in the 2010 draft, credited Cassell with leading the team to the 2014 Eastern Conference semifinals and first postseason series win since 2005. Cassell was signed by the Clippers on September 29, 2014 after five seasons with the Wizards. The 76ers hired Cassell as an assistant coach on November 9, 2020.
Sam Cassell Net Worth
Cassell himself amassed a considerable fortune as a result of his diligence and ingenuity. His estimated net worth as of February 2024 is $23 million.
Sam Cassell Wife, Marriage
Sam Cassell is currently married to Tonya Cassell in terms of her romantic relationship. He was romantically involved in the past with Anitra Griffin in 2007 and Ananda Lewis in 2006. His son, Sam Cassell Jr., was born on May 12, 1992.
“NBA” legend got a new name “Samuel James Cassell Sr.” after the birth of his child. Before being drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers summer league team in 2017, Cassell Jr. attended Iona College.
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