John Wetzel
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John Francis Wetzel (born October 22, 1944, in Waynesboro, Virginia) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. A 6'5" guard, he played collegiately at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 8th round of the 1966 NBA Draft. Over a seven-year career, Wetzel played for three teams--the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks.
He would later coach the Suns during the 1987-88 NBA season. He served as an assistant for several other teams, retiring from basketball in 2004.
[edit] External links
- BasketballReference.com: John Wetzel (as player)
- BasketballReference.com: John Wetzel (as coach)
- Kings' Assistant Coach John Wetzel retires
- Virginia Tech Hall of Fame
| Preceded by Dick Van Arsdale |
Phoenix Suns Head Coach 1987–1988 |
Succeeded by Cotton Fitzsimmons |
Kerr • Colangelo • Fitzsimmons • van Breda Kolff • Colangelo • MacLeod • Van Arsdale • Wetzel • Fitzsimmons • Westphal • Fitzsimmons • Ainge • Skiles • Johnson • D'Antoni
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