Former head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Atlanta Hawks who took teams to the NBA playoffs 11 times.

Before Fame

He had his first head coaching role as the University of Rhode Island freshman basketball coach.

Trivia

He became an NBA commentator alongside the great Marv Albert, who named him 'The Czar of the Telestrator.'

Family Life

His parents, Vincent and Marie, both lived into their 90s.

Associated With

Marv Albert became his regular game-day partner in the booth.