Edward Gottlieb

About

NBA Hall of Famer who helped organize the Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA.

Before Fame

He was the first coach and manager of the Philadelphia Warriors.

Trivia

The NBA's Rookie of the Year award is known as the 'Eddie Gottlieb Trophy' in his honor.

Family Life

He was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Associated With

He coached future Hall of Famer Paul Arizin on the Warriors.