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Paul Westhead (born February 21, 1939) is an American former basketball coach. He is best known for his offensive philosophies, particularly the "The System" which emphasized fast-paced, high-scoring games.
Early Career: Westhead began his coaching career at the high school level before moving to La Salle University in 1970 as an assistant coach. He became the head coach at La Salle in 1975.
Los Angeles Lakers: He gained prominence as the head coach of the Los%20Angeles%20Lakers from 1979 to 1981. He led the Lakers, featuring Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to the NBA Championship in 1980. He was fired during the 1981 season after clashing with Magic Johnson.
Chicago Bulls: Westhead later coached the Chicago%20Bulls from 1982 to 1983. His tenure with the Bulls was not as successful as his time with the Lakers.
Loyola Marymount University: He experienced significant success at the college level, particularly at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) from 1985 to 1990. There, he implemented "The System," leading LMU to record-breaking offensive performances and national attention. The tragic death of star player Hank Gathers in 1990 cast a shadow over his time at LMU.
Denver Nuggets: He coached the Denver%20Nuggets from 1990 to 1992, continuing to employ his high-scoring offensive style.
Later Career: Westhead continued coaching at various levels, including the WNBA (with the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury), and in Japan. He remained an advocate for his up-tempo offensive philosophy.
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