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<p><a href="/biography/scott-brooks">Scott William Brooks</a> was born on July 31, 1965, in French Camp, California. Known for his boyish appearance, some have noted a resemblance to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_McFly">Marty McFly</a>, the iconic fictional <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_McFly">character</a> from the “Back to the Future” series. Brooks is a former professional <a href="/biography/scott-brooks">basketball player</a> and veteran NBA coach. In 2001, he was inducted into the University of California, Irvine’s Hall of Fame. Most recently, he served as the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his playing career, he primarily occupied the guard position. Brooks is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $10 million.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Collegiate Highlights</h2>

<p>Scott Brooks began his basketball journey at East Union High School in Manteca, California, from which he graduated in 1983. He initially enrolled at Texas Christian University (TCU), where he played one season with the Horned Frogs before transferring to San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California, for his sophomore year. From 1985 to 1987, he played for the University of California, Irvine.</p>

<p>One of Brooks' standout collegiate performances came in a game against the University of the Pacific, where he scored 41 points in a 90–79 victory. This feat tied the scoring record at the Pacific’s Spanos Center for a single game, solidifying his reputation as a capable and prolific scorer at the college level.</p>

<h2>NBA Career as Player and Coach</h2>

<p>Despite not being selected in the 1987 NBA Draft, Brooks launched his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), joining the Albany Patroons. He was named to the CBA All-Rookie Team in 1988 and played a key role in the Patroons’ championship that season. He also had a stint in the now-defunct World Basketball League with the Fresno Flames.</p>

<p>Brooks enjoyed a ten-season career in the NBA, playing for multiple teams including the Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Notably, he was a <a href="/biography/scott-brooks">member</a> of the Houston Rockets championship-winning team in 1994. Toward the end of his playing career, he appeared with the Los Angeles Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 2000–2001 season.</p>

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<h2>Coaching Achievements in the NBA</h2>

<p>After retiring as a player, Brooks transitioned into coaching, joining the staff at several NBA teams, including the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, in assistant roles. In 2008, he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly Seattle SuperSonics) as an assistant coach. On April 22, 2009, he was officially named the head coach of the team, becoming the franchise’s 15th head coach.</p>

<p>Under Brooks’ leadership, the Thunder became one of the NBA’s most competitive teams. Over the course of his head coaching tenure, he amassed a regular season record of 338 wins and 207 losses, with a win-loss percentage of .620. He was honored as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Coach_of_the_Year">NBA Coach of the Year</a> in 2010 and served as head coach for the NBA All-Star Game in both 2012 and 2014.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>

<p>Scott Brooks has been in a long-standing marriage with his high school sweetheart, Sherry Silvey. The couple first met while attending East Union High School and were married in 1993 in Pebble Beach, California. Following their wedding, they traveled to Europe for their honeymoon. Upon returning, Brooks participated in the celebration of the Houston Rockets' 1994 NBA Championship.</p>

<p>The Brooks family includes a son, Chance, and a daughter, Lexi. Known for his strong family values, Brooks often expresses his connection to them symbolically. He wears three bracelets, each representing a member of his immediate family—one for his wife, one for his son, and one for his daughter.</p>

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