"A closing team is so important in the NBA. The last seven minutes is what you are always coaching to get to. Now you have your team set, you have the match-ups you want, you have your time-outs, your chance to finish the game, and that's my job, to get us to that position during the course of the game."
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Doug Collins, born on July 12, 1966, in Hapeville, Georgia, is a notable figure in American basketball, both as a player and a coach. A standout player for North Carolina State University under the legendary coach Jim Valvano, Collins was selected first overall in the 1973 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His tenacity on the court earned him three All-Star selections, while his coaching career includes leading the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. Collins' impact on the sport continues to inspire future generations.
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"Any time Detroit scores more than 100 points and holds the other team below 100 points they almost always win."
Doug Collins