Doug West

Jeffery Douglas West (born May 27, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) swingman from Villanova University, West was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft. An athletic, well-rounded player who could score as well as defend, West was an "original" Timberwolf, being drafted by the team in its first year of existence. He was the last of the original roster to remain on the team.

Doug West
Philadelphia 76ers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1967-05-27) May 27, 1967
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolAltoona Area (Altoona, Pennsylvania)
CollegeVillanova (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989: 2nd round, 38th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1989–2001
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number5, 2
Career history
As player:
19891998Minnesota Timberwolves
19982001Vancouver Grizzlies
As coach:
2023–presentPhiladelphia 76ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big East (1988)
  • Third-team All-Big East (1989)
  • Fourth-team Parade All-American (1985)
Career NBA statistics
Points6,477 (9.6 ppg)
Rebounds1,670 (2.5 rpg)
Assists1,292 (1.9 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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