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Which NBA coaches were the worst basketball players

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by heypartner, Mar 9, 2013.

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  1. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Most Coaches played at least at Division 1. Very many were NBA players. What about the others?

    my contribution

    Jeff Van Gundy
    Bill Fitch

    I bet you JVG could beat Fitch in 1 on 1, though.
     
    #1 heypartner, Mar 9, 2013
  2. IVFL

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    Dick motta ftw. He never played basketball before he coached.
     
    #2 IVFL, Mar 9, 2013
  3. Rox11

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    ^I tried to think of coaches who got the job but never played (didn't look enough into it) but were/are there a lot?
    and if so how would they get the position without any affiliation to the sport.
     
    #3 Rox11, Mar 9, 2013
  4. heypartner

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    Good question. If you never even played college ball, how do you get a job.

    In JVG's case, you get an asst job with Rick Pitino and then Pitino tells Stu Jackson and Pat Riley about you...and Stu Jackson hires you as Riley's asst.

    the rest is history
     
    #4 heypartner, Mar 9, 2013
  5. dharocks

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    Jeff was a better player than Stan.
     
    #5 dharocks, Mar 9, 2013
  6. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    What does Bill Van Gundy say about this?
     
    #6 heypartner, Mar 9, 2013
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    Wasn't JVG an All-American? What about Spoelstra?
     
    #7 kevC, Mar 9, 2013
  8. dharocks

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    I just know what Stan said:

    http://www.slate.com/articles/podca..._listen_on_the_running_back_s_incredible.html

    Spoelstra played at Portland.
     
    #8 dharocks, Mar 9, 2013
  9. Air Langhi

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    Spo played in college. I don't think JVG played for a college team.
     
    #9 Air Langhi, Mar 9, 2013
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    Lawrence Frank
     
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  11. heypartner

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    Nazareth College -- Division III
     
    #11 heypartner, Mar 9, 2013
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    I agree, I think JVG could beat Fitch 1 on 1. But Fitch is 78 and JVG is only 51. It could be close game though.
     
    #12 Rip Van Rocket, Mar 9, 2013
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    was rick adelman any good?
     
    #13 mig0s, Mar 9, 2013
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    Adelman played for the Rockets that beats a guy that played Division III college ball.
     
    #14 Jturbofuel, Mar 9, 2013
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    Edit: wrong thread
     
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    Spoelstra
     
    #16 Mr. Clutch, Mar 9, 2013
  17. Patience

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    I bet McFail never played ball, that's why he mcfails at coaching.

    (Sorry, lame semi-troll attempt at mocking certain fans...)
     
    #17 Patience, Mar 9, 2013
  18. RKREBORN

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    I don't know, but I know the which NBA player is the worst basketball coach...Kevin McHale.
     
    #18 RKREBORN, Mar 9, 2013
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    I read this thread I think of our very own Scotty Brooks. Oh please tell me if I'm right.
     
    #19 dmenacela, Mar 10, 2013
  20. Pieman2005

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    Guess this proves being better at basketball than someone doesn't mean you know more about it
     
    #20 Pieman2005, Mar 10, 2013
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