Michael Young (basketball, born 1961)
Young with the Houston Cougars in the 1980s | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 2, 1961 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Yates (Houston, Texas) |
| College | Houston (1980–1984) |
| NBA draft | 1984: 1st round, 24th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Playing career | 1984–1996 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Number | 43, 8, 42 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2004 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1984 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1984–1986 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1986 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1986 | Manila Beer Brewmasters |
| 1987 | Great Taste Coffee Makers |
| 1987–1989 | Valladolid |
| 1989 | Fantoni Udine |
| 1989–1990 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1990 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1990–1992 | Panasonic Reggio Calabria |
| 1992–1995 | Limoges |
| 1995–1996 | Faber Fabriano |
| 1996 | CRO Lyon |
| As a coach: | |
| 2003–2004 | Houston (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Michael Wayne Young (born January 2, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Silent Assassin", he had a 12-year playing career spent in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and overseas. He was most recently the director of basketball operations and performance enhancement at the University of Houston, his alma mater.