Sam Cassell is a basketball coach in the United States. Former point guard Sam Cassell serves as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Sam Cassell |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 18 Nov, 1969 |
| Age: | 54 years |
| Horoscope: | Scorpio |
| Lucky Number: | 9 |
| Lucky Stone: | Garnet |
| Lucky Color: | Purple |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Basketball Coach |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Tonya Cassell |
| Net Worth | $23 Million |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Birth Place | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community High School, San Jacinto College, Florida State University |
| Father | Sam Cassell Sr |
| Mother | Donna Cassell |
| Siblings | (One) Caron Cassell |
| Kids | (One) Sam Cassell Jr. |
Sam Cassell Biography
Sam Cassell was born on November 18, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. As of 2024, he is 54 years old and a Scorpio. Sam is a citizen of the United States and practices Christianity.
He was born to American parents Donna Cassell and Sam Cassell Sr (mother). Sam has a brother named Caron Cassell as well.
Education
Sam Cassell completed his secondary education at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community High School in East Baltimore, to speak about his scholastic history.
After that, he enrolled at San Jacinto College, where he started his college career in Houston, Texas. Later, he changed schools to Florida State University in Tallahassee for his junior and senior years.
Sam Cassell Height And Weight
Sam Cassell is undeniably incredibly gorgeous and handsome. He is an excellent 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and 84 kg in weight (185 lbs). Sam also has brown hair and a pair of black eyes.
Career
“Houston Rockets” selected Cassell 24th overall in the 1993 “NBA” draft. When he arrived, he had to hustle and struggle to get playing time on a 55-win team with a packed backcourt and future Hall of Famers like Hakeem Olajuwon. He helped the “Rockets” win 58 games and finish second in the NBA’s “Western Conference.” He won the 1994 NBA Finals by scoring 7 points in the final 32 seconds. In his second season with the “Rockets,” Cassell played in all 82 games and helped the team reach the “NBA” finals. In 1996, the Rockets traded Cassell to the Suns. Under new coach Danny Ainge, he averaged 14.8 points per game.
On December 26, 1996, he was traded to the “Dallas Mavericks” together with Michael Finley, A.C. Green, and Greg Buckner. After the season, he and Kerry Kittles signed a 6-year agreement with the Nets to form a top backcourt. On March 11, 1999, Milwaukee acquired Cassell. Under George Karl, he created the “Big 3” alongside Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson. He scored 40 against the “Bulls” on March 3, 2001.
The “LA Clippers” signed him. It was his first postseason since 1997. On March 3, 2008, he signed as a free agent with the “Boston Celtics.” He helped the “Celtics” boast the NBA’s best veteran bench.
Cassell began working for the Washington Wizards on May 21, 2009, under Flip Saunders. John Wall, the Wizards’ first-round draft pick in 2010, credited Cassell’s leadership for the team’s 2014 Eastern Conference Semifinals berth and first postseason series win since 2005. Cassell was recruited by the Clippers on September 29, 2014, after five seasons with the Wizards. The 76ers hired Cassell as an assistant coach on November 9, 2020.
Sam Cassell’s Net worth
Sam Cassell has amassed a sizable fortune as a result of his diligence and genius. His estimated net worth as of February 2024 is $23 Million.
Sam Cassell Wife, Marriage
Sam Cassell is currently wed to Tonya Cassell in terms of her romantic relationship. In the past, he was romantically involved with Anitra Griffin in 2007 and Ananda Lewis in 2006. His son, Sam Cassell Jr., was born on May 12, 1992.
The “NBA” legend was given the new name “Samuel James Cassell Sr.” after the birth of his kid. Before being selected for the Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League squad in 2017, Cassell Jr. attended Iona College.
