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Of the 30 current NBA head coaches, a staggering 22 have previous NBA playing experience:
Mike Woodson, Atlanta Hawks
Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics
Vinnie Del Negro, Chicago Bulls
Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks
George Karl, Denver Nuggets (NBA and ABA)
Michael Curry, Detroit Pistons
Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors
Rick Adelman, Houston Rockets
Mike Dunleavy Sr., Los Angeles Clippers
Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
Marc Iavaroni, Memphis Grizzlies
Scott Skiles, Milwaukee Bucks
Randy Wittman, Minnesota Timberwolves
Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets
Mike D'Antoni, New York Knicks
Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
Terry Porter, Phoenix Suns
Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers
Reggie Theus, Sacramento Kings
Sam Mitchell, Toronto Raptors
Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz
Eddie Jordan, Washington Wizards
Additionally, Larry Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats never played in the NBA but did play in the ABA.
Among the 30 current general managers in the NBA, 14 have had previous NBA playing experience:
Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
Rod Higgins, Charlotte Bobcats
John Paxson, Chicago Bulls
Danny Ferry, Cleveland Cavaliers
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors
Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Clippers
Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
Kiki Vandeweghe, New Jersey Nets
Otis Smith, Orlando Magic
Steve Kerr, Phoenix Suns
Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers
Geoff Petrie, Sacramento Kings
Ernie Grunfeld, Washington Wizards
Phi-John Stevens
Nj-Jacques Lemaire
NYI- Scott Gordon
Pit- Dan Bylsma
TB- Rick Tocchet
Atl- John Anderson
Was- Bruce Boudreau
Tor- Ron Wilson
Bos- Claude julien
Buf- Lindy Ruff
Edm- Pat Quinn
Cal- Brent sutter
Van- Alain Vigneault
Min- Todd Richards
Colo- Joe Sacco
Ana- Randy Carlisle
SJ- Todd mcLellan
Dal- Marc Crawford
Pho- Wayne Gretzky
LA- Terry Murray
Chi- Joel Quenneville
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How many NCAA and NFL football trophies are named after GB packers coaches and players?
Three
How many former notre dame players played in the NFL?
420
How many former USC players have played in the NFL?
1. Reggie Bush
How many former Florida state university players are currently in the nfl?
8
What the purpose of the nfl?
To create revenue for its players, coaches, owners, officials, and excecutives.
What is the purpose of the NFL?
To create revenue for its players, coaches, owners, officials, and excecutives.
Does the NFL salary cap include coaches salaries?
No, just to players wages.
What NFL game had the most hall of fame players?
1958 Colts vs. Giants, 12 players and 2 coaches.
Why did the NFL have a lockout?
The NFL lockout was started because the players and the coaches wanted more money. the NFLPA is still determining whether to give them the money or not, due to the tight economy. If the NFLPA does not give the players and coaches the money, there will not be a 2011-2012 NFL season.
What do coaches or players have to say about how much money they make in NFL?
no,only if the money is very low
Who are former NFL players named Adams?
Mitt Adams
How many interim black coaches became head coaches in the NFL?
5
