Paul Westhead Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 09, 2026
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Paul Westhead Biography
Paul Westhead is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on February 21, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Basketball coach who guided his team the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA Championship in 1980. He would also go to be successful in the WNBA as a coach, leading players of the Phoenix Mercury to a WNBA Championship in 2007.
Magic Johnson was also a rookie when the Lakers went to the finals under Westhead’s rookie coaching season. was also a rookie player when the Lakers made it to the finals during Westhead’s first season as a coach.
The family he was raised by his parents is at home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Name | Paul Westhead |
| First Name | Paul |
| Last Name | Westhead |
| Occupation | Basketball Coach |
| Birthday | February 21 |
| Birth Year | 1939 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Paul Westhead Net Worth
Paul Westhead is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Westhead's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He helped lead his team, the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA finals in his first season as a coach.
He also was a coach in the NCAA and led his small school Loyola Marymount to three consecutive 20+ wins seasons.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Coach |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is Paul Westhead Dating?
According to our records, Paul Westhead is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Westhead’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Paul Westhead. You may help us to build the dating records for Paul Westhead!Top Facts about Paul Westhead
- Coached Loyola Marymount to NCAA Elite Eight in 1990.
- Won NBA championship with Los Angeles Lakers in 1980.
- Known for fast-paced, high-scoring “system” of basketball.
- Coached multiple WNBA teams, including Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm.
- Inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
- Holds record for most points scored by a team in a single NCAA tournament game (LMU, 149).
- Coached George Mason University men’s basketball team from 1997-2001.
- Has coached professional teams overseas in Japan and South Korea.
- Played college basketball at St. Joseph’s University under coach Jack Ramsay.
- Was head coach at La Salle University from 1970-79 before moving to NBA coaching ranks.
Facts & Trivia
Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Westhead celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.
Where is Paul Westhead now?
Westhead returned to the college ranks, and took over as the head coach of the Loyola Marymount Lions men’s basketball program.
Why did the Lakers fire Paul Westphal?
After Magic intentionally ignored Westhead’s defensive instructions following a time out, the coach reprimanded him privately and in public. That night, Johnson told a reporter he wanted out, explaining he wasn’t “having any fun.” The following day, Jerry Buss fired Paul Westhead, and Pat Riley was the head coach.
Did Paul Westhead coach the Lakers?
While “Winning Time” may have portrayed Paul Westhead’s first season with the Lakers as a struggle, the reality was anything but, as he found instant success in charge.
Who coached the Lakers in 1980?
| Paul Westhead | 1980-1982 | 13-6 |
| Jack McKinney | 1980 | |
| Jerry West | 1977-1979 | 8-14 |
| Bill Sharman | 1972-1976 | 22-15 |
Does Magic Johnson have a wife?
Cookie Johnson
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