page_title: John Wetzel (basketball)
hierarchical_section_title: John Wetzel (basketball)
caption_attribution_description: English: Professional basketball coach John Wetzel
context_page_description: John Francis Wetzel is an American former professional basketball player and coach. A 6'5" guard, he played collegiately at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 8th round of the 1966 NBA draft. Over a seven-year career, Wetzel played for three teams: the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks. He later coached the Suns during the 1987-88 NBA season. He served as an assistant for several other teams, retiring from basketball in 2004. Wetzel currently splits time in Tucson, Arizona and Maui, Hawaii.
context_section_description: John Francis Wetzel (born October 22, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player and coach.  A 6'5" guard, he played collegiately at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 8th round of the 1966 NBA draft.  Over a seven-year career, Wetzel played for three teams: the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks.  He later coached the Suns during the 1987-88 NBA season.  He served as an assistant for several other teams, retiring from basketball in 2004.  Wetzel currently splits time in Tucson, Arizona and Maui, Hawaii.
caption: Wetzel in 1987
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