| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1928 |
| Died | January 27, 1996 (aged 67) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boston University (1949–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1953–1972 | High schools |
| 1972–1978 | Boston Celtics (assistant) |
| 1977–1984 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 1983–1986 | New Jersey Nets (assistant) |
| 1986–1988 | Topeka Sizzlers |
| 1989–1994 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As Assistant Coach:
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John P. Killilea (June 19, 1928 – January 27, 1996) was an American basketball coach and scout. He served as the assistant coach to four National Basketball Association (NBA) team; the Boston Celtics (1972–77), the Milwaukee Bucks (1977–1983), the New Jersey Nets (1983–85), the Houston Rockets (1989–1993). Killilea was hired by the Topeka Sizzlers of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) as their head coach in 1986 and served in that capacity until he was fired in January 1988 after being called for 15 technical fouls and ejected from three games.[1][2]