Chuck Daly (1930 - 2009)
Posted: Saturday, May 09, 2009 by Travis Cody inCoach Daly won back to back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990 as coach of the Detroit Pistons during the bad boy era. He coached the Dream Team to the gold medal in 1992, the first time NBA pros were allowed to compete in the Olympic games.
Coach Daly epitomized the phrase championship intensity with championship poise. He understood how to earn the respect of players and manage personalities.
Chuck Daly, 20 July 1930 - 9 May 2009
How sad.