When was Jay Triano born?
Jay Triano was born on the 21st of September 1958, in Tillsonburg, Ontario. He was raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and attended A. N. Myer Secondary School.
Questions about Jay Triano
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What college did Jay Triano play basketball for?
Jay Triano played at Simon Fraser University, where he broke or equalled eleven school basketball records and finished with 2,616 career points, the most in program history.
Why is Jay Triano considered a milestone figure in NBA coaching history?
Jay Triano became the first Canadian-born head coach in NBA history when the Toronto Raptors named him interim head coach on the 3rd of December 2008. He later became the first foreign-born head coach in NBA history to reach 100 career wins, with a 99-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on the 26th of December 2017.
What is Jay Triano's career NBA head coaching record?
Jay Triano's career NBA head coaching record is 108 wins and 200 losses over 308 games, split between stints with the Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns.
Which NBA teams has Jay Triano worked for as a coach?
Jay Triano has worked for the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks, serving as both a head coach and an assistant across those organizations.
Did Jay Triano play in the Olympics?
Yes, Jay Triano played for Canada's national team at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. He also captained the national team from 1981 to 1988 and led Canada to gold at the 1983 World University Games in Edmonton, Alberta.