Defensive Game
Elite wing defender who could guard multiple positions. His length, athleticism, and competitiveness made him a key component of the Showtime Lakers defensive identity.
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James Ager Worthy ist ein US-amerikanischer ehemaliger professioneller Basketballspieler. Mit dem Spitznamen "Big Game James" spielte er seine gesamte Profikarriere bei den Los Angeles Lakers in der National Basketball Association (NBA). Worthy war ein siebenfacher NBA All-Star, zweifaches Mitglied des All-NBA Teams, gewann drei NBA-Meisterschaften und wurde 1988 zum NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) gewählt. Er wurde sowohl in das 50. als auch in das 75. Jubiläumsteam der NBA berufen.
Defensive Game
Elite wing defender who could guard multiple positions. His length, athleticism, and competitiveness made him a key component of the Showtime Lakers defensive identity.
Intangibles
Smart, selfless player who understood his role perfectly within the Showtime system. Maximized efficiency by making correct decisions quickly — one of Pat Riley's most trusted players.
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James Worthy's 36-16-10 triple-double in Game 7 of the 1988 Finals remains one of the greatest closeout performances in NBA history. His #42 represents clutch excellence across 12 Showtime seasons.
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Los Angeles Lakers
1982-1994
3x NBA Champion
1985, 1987, 1988
1x NBA Finals MVP
1988 — 36 pts, 16 reb, 10 ast in Game 7
7x NBA All-Star
1986-1992
Big Game James
Elevated play in biggest moments — career 21.1 ppg playoffs
2x All-NBA Third Team
1990, 1991
16,320 Career Points
17.6 ppg career average
NCAA Champion
1982 — hit title-winning shot for North Carolina vs Georgetown
Showtime Lakers Core
Key member of 1980s Showtime dynasty alongside Magic and Kareem
Karriereverdienste
~$17M
Geschätztes NBA-Gesamtgehalt
Sponsoren
Spectrum SportsNet
Los Angeles Lakers TV analyst and broadcaster
2002-present
Nike
Endorsed during playing career in the 1980s-90s
1982-1994
Privatleben & Familie
Partner/in
Angela Wilder
Kinder (2)
Abseits des Feldes
James Worthy Foundation
Youth basketball camps
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Hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship — the same game where a freshman Michael Jordan hit the go-ahead jumper
Earned the nickname 'Big Game James' for his ability to elevate his play in the biggest moments
Had a 36-16-10 triple-double in the clinching Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals to win Finals MVP
Has been a beloved Lakers TV analyst since retirement, earning a new generation of fans
Karriereauszeichnungen
7x NBA All-Star
3x NBA Champion
1988 NBA Finals MVP
1982 NCAA Tournament MOP
Jersey #42 retired by Lakers
Basketball Hall of Fame 2003
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