Joe Kleine's Basketball Career
Joseph William Kleine, born on January 4, 1962, is an American former professional basketball player who had a successful career spanning fifteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played for various teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers.
Notably, he won an NBA championship as a member of the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Kleine also had a remarkable amateur career, winning a gold medal as a member of the United States men's basketball team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Transition to Business and Coaching
Following his retirement from the NBA, Joe Kleine transitioned into the business world and coaching. He is now a restaurant proprietor, owning a number of successful Corky's Ribs & BBQ restaurants.
Kleine has ventured into coaching, serving as an assistant at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and as a volunteer coach at Catholic High School in Little Rock.
His dedication to coaching is evident as he once described the transition from the intense NBA environment to coaching a sixth-grade team at Christ the King School, where they held hands and prayed before every game.
Family Life and Community Involvement
Kleine, together with his wife Dana, has been actively involved in their adopted community, exemplifying their commitment to philanthropy and community development.
Dana Kleine is a trustee for the Chi Omega Fraternity and works as an independent consultant at Rodan + Fields.
The couple has also been active in supporting the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, with Joe regularly appearing on KATV to discuss Razorback basketball.
Joe Kleine's journey from a successful NBA career to becoming a prominent figure in the business and coaching realms is truly inspiring.
His dedication to his community and continued involvement in sports and philanthropy reflects his enduring commitment to making a positive impact, both on and off the court.
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