Michael Holton
Encyclopedia
Michael David Holton (born August 4, 1961, in Seattle, Washington) is a retired American
professional basketball
player, and current television studio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers
of the NBA. He played college basketball
at UCLA
from 1979 to 1983, and was selected in the third round of the 1983 NBA Draft
by the Golden State Warriors
, but began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns
in 1984–85. Holton, a 6'4" 185 lb (83.9 kg) guard, also spent his career with the Chicago Bulls
, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets
. He also played in the CBA
for four different teams in as many seasons from 1983 to 1992.
men's basketball team, where he had served as an assistant coach in 1994–95. He was also an assistant coach at Pasadena City College
in 1993–94, at Oregon State University
in 1995–96, and at UCLA
from 1996 until 2001.
Holton was fired in March 2006 after leading the Portland Pilots to a 54–91 win-loss record over five seasons. He still had three years remaining on his contract.
as a television analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers.
announced his retirement from the NBA for the first time.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, and current television studio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
of the NBA. He played college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
from 1979 to 1983, and was selected in the third round of the 1983 NBA Draft
1983 NBA Draft
The 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches...
by the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, but began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
in 1984–85. Holton, a 6'4" 185 lb (83.9 kg) guard, also spent his career with the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association. The franchise began play during the 1988–89 NBA season as the Charlotte Hornets, based in Charlotte,...
. He also played in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
for four different teams in as many seasons from 1983 to 1992.
Coaching career
In 2001, Holton became head coach of the University of PortlandUniversity of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
men's basketball team, where he had served as an assistant coach in 1994–95. He was also an assistant coach at Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College is a community college in Pasadena, California, USA, located on Colorado Boulevard. PCC is the third largest community college campus in the United States. PCC was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College. In 1954, Pasadena Junior College merged with another junior...
in 1993–94, at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
in 1995–96, and at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
from 1996 until 2001.
Holton was fired in March 2006 after leading the Portland Pilots to a 54–91 win-loss record over five seasons. He still had three years remaining on his contract.
Broadcasting career
Michael Holton is currently employed by Comcast SportsNetComcast SportsNet
Comcast SportsNet is a group of regional sports networks in the United States primarily owned by the Comcast cable television company....
as a television analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Teaching career
From September 1993 to June 1994, Holton was also a 7th grade English teacher at Charles W. Eliot Middle School in Pasadena, CA. It was during this time that former team mate Michael JordanMichael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
announced his retirement from the NBA for the first time.
External links
- College and NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Michael Holton's website