James Worthy Biography
North Carolina born former professional bascket ball player, James Ager Worthy, is known for being a commentator, television host and analyst.
James Worthy Education
Worthy attended Ashbrook High where he excelled in athletics leading his school team to the state championship game.Upon completing school, Worthy proceeded on to join the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a key member of the institution’s 1981 NCAA runner-up team, starring alongside Al Wood and Sam Perkins.
James Worthy college
As a junior power forward, Worthy was the top scorer of the NCAA Tar Heels championship team, featuring one of the greatest rosters of talent in college basketball history, including future NBA players Sam Perkins and freshman Michael Jordan.
He won the 1982 championship game against Georgetown Hoyas, sealing Tarheels ‘ 63–62 win by intercepting an accidental pass by Hoya Point Guard Fred Brown.In the lurch of this success, Worthy chose to give up his senior year and join the NBA draft. He finished his degree later, through the summer school.
James Worthy NBA
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James Worthy was one of the top 10 top players in playoff history.He played in 926 NBA regular season games, averaging 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and three assists per game. In 34 NBA games Finals he averaged 22.2 pts per game on 53% shooting.By the time he retired, he was a member of three NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers (1985, ’87, ’88).
He recorded his first triple-double in arguably the biggest game of his career: Game 7 of the ’88 Finals against Detroit, in which he collected 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Never was the nickname better suited to a player than Worthy’s “Big Game James” pseudonym.
James Worthy Age|Birthday
James Ager Worthy was born on February 27, 1961, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 27th Feb every year.
James Worthy Family
Parents
He was born to parents Ervin and Gladys Worthy. Where his father was a Baptist minister.
Wife
Worthy likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.Nonetheless, he was previously married to Angela Wilder from 1984 to 1996 and together they have two daughters, Sable and Sierra Worthy.
James Worthy Body Measurements
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches or 2.06 metres
- Weight: 102 kgs
- Shoe Size:Not Available
- Body Shape: Slim
- Hair Colour:Black
- Eye Colour:Black
James Worthy Net Worth
Working as an NBA player, Commentator, Coach and Analyst there is no doubt worthy earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
James Worthy Jersey Number
He wore number 42 while playing for the lakers and 52 while at the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s bascketball.
James Worthy Analyst
Worthy was a television analyst for Time warner SportsNet and Time Warner Cable Deportes and co-host of Access SportsNet, a network pregame and postgame show for Lakers Game Telecasting in Los Angeles; he also worked as an NBA analyst for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.
Worthy has been acting on several television shows. In the Star Trek, he played the Klingon Koral: the next generation episode of “Gambit, Part II.” He was also a regular looking at Everyone Loves Raymond and Webster.
James Worthy Philanthropy
Worthy is the founder of the James Worthy Foundation and devotes a significant amount of his time and resources to supporting non-profit community organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers of America, YMCA, and others.
James Worthy Awards and Achievement
He is undoubtedly, a fine player as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments
- NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
- NBA All-Rookie Team
Frequently Asked Questions About James Worthy
Who is Worthy?
James is one of America’s best known and best-loved former NBA players.
How old is Worthy?
James is 57 years as of 2019. He was born in 1961.
How tall is Worthy?
He stands at a height of 6 feet 7 inches or 2.06 metres
Is Worthy married?
Not Known.
How much is Worthy worth?
Not Known.
How much does Worthy make?
Not Known.
Where does James Worthy live?
He lives in the United States of America.
Is Worthy dead or alive?
James is still alive and in good health.
James worthy Social Media Handles
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— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) October 25, 2019