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Who’s the GOAT Chicago native?

By Megann Horstead

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 20: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass over Michael Carter-Williams #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 91-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 20: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass over Michael Carter-Williams #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 91-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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18. Juwan Howard

As a native of Chicago, Juwan Howard has been making big moves since his playing days in the NBA ended several years ago.

Howard currently works for the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball program as its head coach. It is there he was excelling in providing team leadership. The University of Michigan Men’s Basketball program, under the coaching of Howard, amassed a winning record of 19-12 before coronavirus concerns prompted the end of the team’s plan to try its hand at March Madness. The team had been gearing up to make some noise in March Madness until officials decided to cancel it.

Still, the reasons for Howard’s early coaching success are easy for many to pinpoint.

How, you ask?

It is clear that Howard continues to show night in and night out how valuable his professional playing experience was. Professional excellence in the NBA is leading to success at the collegiate level.

It all started in November of 1994 when Howard made his NBA debut with the Washington Bullets. The playing time he earned early on helped him become a serviceable veteran for many years.

During his 22-year career, Howard suited up for a number of teams. They included the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat.

Howard has earned a number of professional accolades, including one NBA championship title, one All-Star Game nod, one All-NBA Team selection and one All-Rookie Team selection.

Howard was born in Chicago. He went to high school at Chicago Vocational Career Academy in Chicago before enrolling in college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Howard has a 0.1% probability of getting inducted as a player into the Hall of Fame.

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