Rick Adelman receives NBA lifetime achievement award from coaches.
Rick Adelman, former NBA coach, has been honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association. Adelman is the 18th recipient of the award and is known for his innovative and excellent coaching style. He has coached several teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors. Adelman's son, David Adelman, is currently an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was influenced by Adelman's coaching style. Two of Adelman's former players, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love, are also playing in the NBA Finals.