Hailing from Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, George Matthew Karl also known as George Karl is an American former professional basketball coach and player. As the basketball coach, George became the youngest NBA head coach in history when he was appointed as the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach at age 33. Talking about Karl’s basketball playing career, he started playing basketball at Penns Hills High School. He played collegiate basketball at the University of North Carolina for three years under head coach Dean Smith. In the 1973 NBA Draft, George Karl became the found round-picked player. However, he opted to play with the ABA’s San Antonio Spurs. After the Spurs joined the NBA in 1976, he only had limited playing game time. Thus, retired from his playing career in 1978. As a player, he played for five seasons. In this article, we will be talking about George Karl’s son Coby Karl.
The University of North Carolina graduate, George Karl began his coaching journey as an assistant coaching staff. He worked for two years with the Spurs coaching staff and later became the head coach of the Montana Golden Nuggets of the Continental Basketball Association. George Karl was appointed as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1984. He became the youngest NBA coach in history at the age of 33. He has coached nine different teams in three different leagues throughout his coaching career, including the CBA, NBA, and Liga ACB. Additionally, George became one of nine coaches in NBA history to have won 1000 NBA games. He was also named the NBA Coach of the Year in the 2012 season. Karl was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. Without further delay, here are some interesting facts about George Karl’s son Coby Karl.
Who Is George Karl’s Son Coby Karl?
The former NBA coach, George Karl had a significant basketball coaching career. With his immense success in basketball, many of his admirers have shown interest in his personal life. The former Cavaliers head coach, George Karl shares a blissful marital relationship with his wife beautiful wife Kimberly Van Deraa. Before tying the knot with Kimberly, he was in a marital relationship with his ex-wife Cathy Cramer. The former husband and wife duo tied their wedding knot in 1977. However, their relationship didn’t go well. George and Cathy had a bad divorce. After 21 years of marital relationship, Cathy ended her relationship with her husband in 1998. During their time of togetherness, the ex-couple became a doting parent of two kids. George Karl’s son Coby Karl is the only son of the NBA head coach with his ex-wife, Cathy. Coby Karl took birth on 8th June 1983.
Being the only son of the family member, George Karl’s son must have been pampered very well. Growing up, Coby must have been raised with immense love and care. However, the divorce of his parents must have affected his life in some manner. Besides, Coby Karl has an elder sister named Kelci Karl who took birth in 1980. As there are only three years of age difference between the siblings, they must have enjoyed their childhood life growing up together. Furthermore, Coby’s sister Kelci works at the Washington House of Representatives. Likewise, Coby also has a step-sister named Kaci Karl from his father’s second marital relationship. Coby shares a good relationship with both of his sisters. In addition to this, Coby is also close with both his mother and father.
George Karl’s Son Followed His Father’s Footsteps
Having been born to a family background in sports, George Karl’s son Coby Carl also pursued his career in sports. Coby Joseph Karl also known as Coby Karl attended Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin. During his time at high school, he played basketball and also became an All-Suburban selection. He also received an All-State Honorable Mention selection as a senior. In 2002, Coby completed his graduation. Talking about his collegiate career, he attended Boise State University. He played basketball for the Boise State Broncos men’s basketball team. Coby enters the 2006 NBA draft. Unfortunately, he wasn’t drafted by any NBA team. However, Coby did make the Laker’s 15-man roster as a free agent. In October 2007, Karl made his NBA debut with the Lakers against the Houston Rockets. Later, he assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.
Coby Karl played as the shooting guard. He played for the Spanish pro club, Joventut Badalona of the Liga ACB in January 2009. In October 2009, he played with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In August 2015, Karl announced his retirement. After retiring from playing career, George Karl’s son began his coaching journey. Coby started working as an assistant coach for the Westchester Knicks, the NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knicks in October 2015. After a season, he started his first head coaching role with the NBA D-League’s Los Angeles D-Fenders, the affiliate team of the Lakers. Coby became the new head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats in September 2021. He also won the NBA G League title with the Blue Coats.
Coby Karl Suffered From Thyroid Cancer
George Karl’s son Coby Karl is a cancer survivor. Coby suffered from thyroid cancer at the age of 21. He was diagnosed with cancer only after six months after his father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Both the father-son duo defeated their cancer with a fighter spirit. Coby underwent radioactive iodine treatment for papillary carcinoma. His cancer was considered one of the most treatable cancers. Coby hasn’t been open about his personal life. Thus, there isn’t any information regarding Coby’s marriage life.
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