Paul Westhead. Paul William Westhead (The Guru of Go) Born: February 21, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. High School: West Catholic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania College: Saint Joseph's. More coach info Famous for leading Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1980 NBA Finals in his first year as a head coach for the association, Paul’s lengthy career and unorthodox coaching style have made him an important and somewhat controversial figure in the sport. Paul Westhead is an 83-year-old American former B-ball mentor, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1939. Westland’s story while filling in as a mentor for the Lakers got the attention of the American games show TV series Winning Time.
Paul Westhead is an 83-year-old American former B-ball mentor, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1939. Westland’s story while filling in as a mentor for the Lakers got the attention of the American games show TV series Winning Time. Who is Paul Westhead and how did he become head coach of the Lakers? Have a look back at the events that ultimately altered the history of the Lakers franchise. Paul William Westhead (born February 21, 1939) is an American former basketball coach. He was the head coach for three National Basketball Association (NBA) teams and an assistant for four others, and also coached in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), American Basketball ... Paul William Westhead (born February 21, 1939) is an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the University of Oregon women's team. He was known for coaching the Los Angeles Lakers between 1979 until 1981, leading them to win the 1980 NBA Finals. Westhead was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Quick Facts Personal information, Born ... Known as the Father of the "Run and Gun" offense, Paul is credited with re-establishing LMU on the NCAA Basketball map. As head coach for five years, Westhead's 1988 Lions hold the school's record for the best season, ending overall 28-4.
Paul William Westhead (born February 21, 1939) is an American former basketball coach. He was the head coach for three National Basketball Association (NBA) teams and an assistant for four others, and also coached in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), American Basketball ... Paul William Westhead (born February 21, 1939) is an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the University of Oregon women's team. He was known for coaching the Los Angeles Lakers between 1979 until 1981, leading them to win the 1980 NBA Finals. Westhead was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Quick Facts Personal information, Born ... Known as the Father of the "Run and Gun" offense, Paul is credited with re-establishing LMU on the NCAA Basketball map. As head coach for five years, Westhead's 1988 Lions hold the school's record for the best season, ending overall 28-4. Philadelphia native Paul Westhead, 83, whose coaching career began at Cheltenham High School, was a big fan of the 76ers — until the moment in 1980 when he got a chance to capture the NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers on enemy turf, writes Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer.