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James Worthy(I)

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James Worthy
James Worthy is an American former professional basketball player who is a commentator, television host, and analyst. Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA champion, and the 1988 NBA Finals MVP with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the small forward shared College Player of the Year honors en route to leading his team to the 1982 NCAA championship. Named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, he was No. 1 pick of the 1982 NBA draft by the Lakers.
BornFebruary 27, 1961
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BornFebruary 27, 1961
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    Known for

    Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Koral
    Building Minds with Chess
    Building Minds with Chess
    Short
    • Producer
      Arli$$ (1996)
      Arli$$
      7.1
      TV Series
      • James Worthy
      Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, and Ray Romano in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
      Everybody Loves Raymond
      7.3
      TV Series
      • James Worthy

      Credits

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      Actor

      • Legends of the Lane (2022)
        Legends of the Lane
        5.0
        Short
        • 2022
      • Ray Romano and Andre Braugher in Men of a Certain Age (2009)
        Men of a Certain Age
        8.0
        TV Series
        • James Worthy
        • 2010
      • Arli$$ (1996)
        Arli$$
        7.1
        TV Series
        • James Worthy
        • 2001
      • Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, and Ray Romano in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
        Everybody Loves Raymond
        7.3
        TV Series
        • James Worthy
        • 1997
      • Louis Gossett Jr. and Charlayne Woodard in Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (1996)
        Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
        6.4
        TV Movie
        • Domino Player
        • 1996
      • LL Cool J, Alfonso Ribeiro, Maia Campbell, and Kim Wayans in In the House (1995)
        In the House
        6.9
        TV Series
        • Larry
        • 1996
      • Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
        Star Trek: The Next Generation
        8.7
        TV Series
        • Koral
        • 1993
      • NBA on NBC (1990)
        NBA on NBC
        7.0
        TV Series
        • 1991
      • Susan Clark, Alex Karras, and Emmanuel Lewis in Webster (1983)
        Webster
        5.8
        TV Series
        • James Worthy
        • 1987
      • The NBA on CBS (1973)
        The NBA on CBS
        7.4
        TV Series
        • 1985

      Producer

      • The Opera Game (2019)
        The Opera Game
        5.9
        TV Movie
        • consulting producer
        • 2019
      • Building Minds with Chess
        Building Minds with Chess
        Short
        • assistant producer

      Personal details

      • Official site
        • National Basketball Association (NBA)
      • Alternative name
        • James 'Big Game James' Worthy
      • Height
        • 6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
      • Born
        • February 27, 1961
        • Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
      • Spouse
        • Angela Wilder1984 - 1996 (divorced, 2 children)
      • Other works
        NBA star forward for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1982-1994.
      • Publicity listings
        • 1 Article
        • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        At 6' 9", he played the tallest ever Klingon in Star Trek.
      • Trademark
        Goggles
      • Nicknames
        • Big Game
        • The Silent Assassin
        • Big Game James

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