Gar Forman is an American basketball executive who currently serves as a special advisor for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
10 Facts About Gar Forman
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Gar Forman worked in the Chicago Bulls' front office from 1998 to 2020, starting as a scout before being appointed as general manager in 2009.
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On June 22,2011, Gar Forman won the NBA Executive of the Year Award, along with Miami Heat President Pat Riley.
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Gar Forman joined the Chicago Bulls as a scout in 1998.
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Gar Forman was named general manager of the Bulls on May 21,2009.
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On June 23,2010, Gar Forman named Tom Thibodeau the 18th head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
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Gar Forman was criticized for passing on the opportunity to draft several notable players, including Draymond Green, Jae Crowder, Isaiah Thomas, Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon, Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Gar Forman was relieved of his general manager duties on April 13,2020.
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On December 10,2020, Gar Forman was given a special advisor role in the New Orleans Pelicans front office.
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Gar Forman was born in Moraga, California, the son of Ken and Janet Gar Forman.