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Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who coached in the NBA for nearly three decades and won 1,042 games—10th-most in league history—has died at 79. A former point guard who played seven NBA seasons, Adelman led the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA Finals appearances and also coached in Sacramento, Houston, Minnesota and Golden State, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership praised by players, teams and peers.
Former NBA head coach Rick Adelman died at 79, leaving a 1,042-749 career record and a 2021 Hall of Fame induction. Over 23 seasons he led Portland, Golden State, Sacramento, Houston, and Minnesota, making the playoffs 16 times; his Trail Blazers reached the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, while the Kings famously reached the 2002 Western Conference Finals. The Kings organization and NBA community mourn his leadership and impact on the franchise and the game.
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.