- Played 15 years in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and New Jersey Nets
- Although he tallied over 7,000 assists in his long and successful NBA career, one of his most memorable ones came on April 28, 2003 after his playing career ended. Before a playoff game in Portland, when thirteen-year-old Natalie Gilbert forgot the words to the National Anthem, he walked out on the court, stood beside her, and sang with her to help her get through the song.
- Retired as the NBA all time steals leader, a record that has since been broken
- Graduate of West Texas State University
- His uniform number 10 was retired by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Head coach of Portland Trail Blazers (2001-2005) and Philadelphia 76ers (2005-2008).
- Starting point guard for 1982-1983 NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers. Also played for 1979-1980 and 1982-1983 Eastern Conference Champion 76ers.
- Head coach of NBA Portland Trail Blazers (June 2001)
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
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