Doug Collins

Date of Birth: July 28, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Douglas “Doug” Collins is a former American professional basketball player, coach, and television analyst. Born on July 28, 1951, in Christopher, Illinois, Collins is best known for his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers and his subsequent coaching career. He was a standout player at Illinois State University before being drafted as the first overall pick in the 1973 NBA Draft by the 76ers. Collins played eight seasons with the 76ers, earning four All-Star selections. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, leading teams such as the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers. Collins is also known for his insightful commentary as a television analyst for various networks, including NBC and ESPN.

5 Interesting Facts about Doug Collins

1. Doug Collins was the first overall pick in the 1973 NBA Draft.

2. He was a four-time NBA All-Star during his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

3. Collins coached Michael Jordan during his early years with the Chicago Bulls.

4. He transitioned into a successful broadcasting career, providing analysis for NBC and ESPN.

5. Collins was the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers from 2010 to 2013, bringing the team to the playoffs in 2011 and 2012.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Doug Collins

1. “The first step is you have to say that you can.”

2. “The word ‘coach’ comes from the word ‘carriage.’ You have to be willing to carry people to places they’ve never been before.”

3. “You have to be able to look in the mirror and be honest with yourself.”

4. “Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.”

5. “The measure of who we are is how we react to something that doesn’t go our way.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Doug Collins is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Doug Collins has two children: Chris Collins, who is currently the head coach for the Northwestern University men’s basketball team, and Kelly Collins, who has pursued a career outside of basketball.