How many black coaches have won the NBA title?

Answer 1

In addition to the above, Al Attles won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1974-75 and Lenny Wilkins won one with Seattle in 1978-79. Interestingly, in the 1974-75 season championship match, the other head coach, with the Washington Bullets. was Lenny Wilkins. That was the only time that both finalists had black head coaches. By the way, KC Jones won both in the 1983-84 and 1985-86 seasons.

Answer 2

4 black coaches have won nba titles. They are: Bill Russell, Al Attles, Lenny Wilkens, and K.C. Jones. If Doc Rivers and the Celtics close out the series with the Lakers he will be the 5th. Revised answer 5 black coaches have won nba titles. They are: Bill Russell, Al Attles, Lenny Wilkens, K.C. Jones and Doc Rivers.

Answer 3

As of March 6th of the 2009-2010 season, there are 7 teams that have black head coaches, which include:

• Atlanta Hawks (Mike Woodson)
• Boston Celtics (Doc Rivers)
• Cleveland Cavaliers (Mike Brown)
• Memphis Grizzlies (Lionel Hollins)
• Philadelphia 76ers (Eddie Jordan)
• Phoenix Suns (Alvin Gentry)
• Portland Trailblazers (Nate McMillan)

Answer 4

Doc Rivers (Boston Celtics), Bill Russell (player/coach, Boston Celtics), Lenny Wilkins (Seattle Supersonics), K.C. Jones (Boston Celtics), Al Attles (Golden State Warriors).

Answer 5

Al Attles, KC Jones, Bill Russell,Lenny Wilkens and Doc Rivers

Answer 6

Bill Russell won it all as a player/coach in 1967-1968. He was also the first black coach in professional sports

Answer 7

bill russell, al attles, lenny wilkins, kc jones, tyron lue , doc rivers