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George Karl

George Karl

Keynote Speaker: Former Professional Basketball Player, Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach & Cancer Survivor

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    Live Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Below $10,000
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George Karl Biography

George Karl is a retired Naismith Hall of Fame basketball coach and the sixth winningest coach in NBA history. Coach Karl was a head coach in the NBA for 30 years, coaching teams including the Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets. He was the Head Coach for the SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Coach Karl also coached for the famed Real Madrid Basketball Club in Spain for two seasons in the late 1980s.

Prior to coaching, George grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and played basketball for Coach Dean Smith and the UNC Tar Heels as well as the San Antonio Spurs of the ABA. Coach Karl is a three time cancer survivor and father of three children.

He is a co-founder and partner of Truth+Media, a media and management business focused on telling stories about sports, leadership and humanity. Truth+Media is one of the co-production partners of an unscripted docuseries scheduled for release on Amazon Prime Video in 2024 about the former ABA basketball league.

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George Karl Speaking Topics

  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Talent Development
  • Cancer
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Resilience
  • The Carolina Way

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Speaking fees for George Karl, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George Karl are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Karl, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does George Karl speak about?

George Karl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Inspirational, Leadership, Sports Coaching, Overcoming Adversity and Cancer.

Where does George Karl travel from?

George Karl generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for George Karl?

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George Karl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Inspirational and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Karl for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. George Karl generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Muggsy Bogues, Herman "Herm" Edwards and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Karl for an upcoming event.

George Karl Speaking Topics

    • Leadership
    • Coaching
    • Talent Development
    • Cancer
    • Overcoming Adversity
    • Resilience
    • The Carolina Way

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