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.
Parcours de Carrière
James Ager Worthy est un ancien joueur de basketball professionnel américain. Surnommé "Big Game James", il a évolué toute sa carrière professionnelle avec les Los Angeles Lakers en National Basketball Association (NBA). Worthy a été sept fois All-Star NBA, nommé à deux reprises dans une All-NBA Team, a remporté trois titres de champion NBA et a été élu MVP des Finales NBA en 1988. Il a été nommé dans les équipes des 50e et 75e anniversaires de la NBA.
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
Revenus de Carrière
~$17M
Salaire NBA total estimé
Sponsors
Spectrum SportsNet
Los Angeles Lakers TV analyst and broadcaster
2002-present
Nike
Endorsed during playing career in the 1980s-90s
1982-1994
Vie Personnelle et Famille
Partenaire
Angela Wilder
Enfants (2)
En Dehors du Terrain
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
Distinctions de Carrière
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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