About
Carved out a stellar 13-year career and won three NBA titles with the Syracuse Nationals.
Before Fame
He loved playing soccer before growing eight inches one year and taking a liking to basketball.
Trivia
He was once named NBA Coach of the Year despite the fact that his team had a losing record.
Family Life
He raised five children and had 10 grandchildren.
Associated With
He was a broadcaster for the Chicago Bulls when Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan played for the team.