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Who is the first NBA coach to win a ring as player and coach?
Bill Russell won NBA rings in 1968 and 1969 when he was the player-coach for the Boston Celtics.
Was Bill Russell the first NBA coach?
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Who was the first black head coach in NBA?
Bill Russell, who was a player-coach for the Boston Celtics from 1966 to 1969. He was the first African-American head coach to win an NBA title, earning back-to-back championships in 1968 and 1969.
Who was the first coach to win a NBA Championship in Los Angeles?
Bill Sharman
When was NBA Coach of the Year Award created?
NBA Coach of the Year Award was created in 1963.
Who was the first man to coach the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Championship?
Bill Sharman
Who was the first African American to be in the NBA?
Earl Lloyd was the first black NBA player in 1950. *Became the first African-American to play in an NBA game on October 31, 1950 *Became the first African-American to win an NBA championship (1955 with Syracuse) *Became first African-American Assistant Coach with Detroit Pistons (1968-70) *Became second African-American head coach and first African-American bench coach with Detroit Pistons (1970-71) Earl Lloyd, who in 1950 became the first African-American to play in a NBA game with the Washington Capitols, was instrumental in integrating professional basketball as a player and coach.
Who was the Dallas mavericks' first coach?
Dick Motta, who served two stints as the NBA team's coach. He was with the Mavericks from 1980-87 and 1994-96.
What NBA coach has the most championships as a coach?
Phil Jackson with 10
What coach won a NBA championship as a coach not as a player?
Phill jackson
Is there a minimum salary for a NBA coach?
No
Have there ever been a coach in the NBA that never played NBA basketball?
Lawrence Frank, Head Coach of the New Jersey Nets.
