Audie Norris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Audie Norris

American basketball player-coach

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1960

Place of Birth: Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Audie James Norris (born December 18, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player.
He was a 6'9" (206 cm) 230 lb (104 kg) center. Norris played for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers from 1982 to 1985.
Teammate Mychal Thompson, father of Klay Thompson, gave him the nickname "The Atomic Dog" because of his brutal dunks. After retiring in 1994 from professional basketball, Norris has spent his time coaching and developing the skill of young student athletes.
With more than 10 years as a consultant to European basketball teams, he has over 18 years of experience from coaching basketball on all levels from cadet level to semi-pro leagues.
He is a certified F.E.B.
Basketball Superior Coach and member of the Spanish Basketball Coaches Association, AEEB. Norris has been named an NBA Ambassador by league commissioner Adam Silver, participating in the NBA Ambassador programs with Jr.
NBA and NBA Cares. His brother Sylvester Norris was also a player for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.