Joseph Blair
Joseph Blair (born June 12, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player, and current assistant coach for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was formerly the Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach. Standing 2.10m (6 ft 10.75 in) tall, and weighing 120 kg (265 pounds), he spent his playing career playing at the positions of power forward and center. He was reputed for his spectacular playing style, most notably while he was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Blair with the Washington Wizards in 2022 | |
| Washington Wizards | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 12, 1974 Akron, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10.75 in (2.10 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | C.E. King (Houston, Texas) |
| College | Arizona (1992–1996) |
| NBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 35th overall pick |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1996–2009 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Coaching career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1996 | Pau-Orthez |
| 1997–1998 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1998 | Long Island Surf |
| 1998–1999 | Fila Biella |
| 1999–2000 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 2000–2001 | PAOK |
| 2001 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 2001–2002 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 2002–2004 | Ülkerspor |
| 2004–2007 | Armani Jeans Milano |
| 2007–2008 | Spartak Primorje |
| 2008–2009 | Spartak Saint Petersburg |
| As coach: | |
| 2013–2015 | Arizona (graduate assistant) |
| 2015–2018 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers (assistant) |
| 2018–2019 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia 76ers (assistant) |
| 2020–2021 | Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Washington Wizards (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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