James Worthy
Keynote Speaker: Retired NBA Hall of Famer; NBA Analyst for Spectrum SportsNet
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James Worthy Biography
James Worthy defines the term “most valuable player” – not just in his career as a superstar athlete but as an entrepreneur, sports broadcast analyst, commercial spokesman and devoted father.
Under the tutelage of famed coach, Dean Smith, Worthy teamed with dream team mate, Michael Jordan and was named to virtually every All American team following his junior year as a Tar Heel. After being named MVP of the Final Four in 1982, he was the #1 overall pick in the 1982 draft, joining the reigning NBA Champion, Los Angeles Lakers while continuing his college education and finally graduating with a BA degree from U.N.C. at Chapel Hill.
While with the Lakers for 12 consecutive years, Worthy earned the name, “Big Game James”, for his dazzling performance in championship playoffs. On December 10, 1995, he became only the sixth player in Laker history to have his jersey retired. His #42 joined the jerseys of teammates, Gail Goodrich, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlin, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson.
Worthy was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, topping a long list of noteworthy statistics:
- Seven-time NBA All Star
- Member of three NBA Championship teams NBA Finals
- NBA Finals Most Valuable Player; 1988
- College Player of the Year; 1982
- MVP OF NCAA Championships; 1982
- Rated by NBA, one of the 50 all time best pro players
- Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame
Worthy’s trademark goggles, along with a championship uniform, were inducted into the Smithsonian Institute in early 1996. In addition, Worthy launched the Smithsonian’s National Sports Oral History Project, a career retrospective providing insight into historical changes in the sport.
Since retiring from the game on November 10, 1994, Worthy’s schedule is now devoted to appearances on the corporate and collegiate lecture circuits, commercial and animation voiceovers, and most notably, sports broadcasting with Spectrum Sports Network.
Worthy has also maintained his commitment to helping youngsters achieve their greatest potential, most notably through his active involvement with The Boys and Girls Club of America.
When asked what he considers to be the most admirable trait in a person, Worthy answers, “That one takes responsibility for honoring his commitments”. That philosophy guides his role as father to two young daughters, Sable and Sierra. When asked, “If you could choose what to come back as in a second life, what would it be?” “Myself ’’.
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James Worthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Basketball and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Worthy for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. James Worthy generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Bill Walton and Jim Abbott. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Worthy for an upcoming event.
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How to book James Worthy?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like James Worthy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for James Worthy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for James Worthy or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book James Worthy?
Booking fees for James Worthy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire James Worthy, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for James Worthy?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like James Worthy for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Worthy for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent James Worthy or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for James Worthy or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
James Worthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Basketball and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Worthy for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. James Worthy generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Bill Walton and Jim Abbott. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Worthy for an upcoming event.
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