Norris Cole: The NBA Champion and Coronation Street Star
From Basketball to Soap Operas
Norris Gene Cole II, born October 13, 1988, is an American professional basketball player for the Osos de Manatà of the Baloncesto. However, Norris Cole is also the name of a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street played by Malcolm Hebden. The two Norris Coles are not related, but their coincidental names have led to some confusion.Norris Gene Cole II, the basketball player, is a 6'2", 175-pound point guard who has played for several NBA teams, including the Miami Heat, where he won two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013. He has also played overseas in China and Puerto Rico.
Norris Cole, the Coronation Street character, is a long-time resident of Weatherfield, the fictional town where the soap opera is set. He is known for his dry wit and his love of gossip. He has been a popular character on the show for over 30 years.
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