Cotton Fitzsimmons
Career Overview

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Cotton Fitzsimmons was a notable figure in professional basketball, primarily recognized for his contributions as a coach in the NBA. He began his coaching career in the early 1970s and became known for his innovative offensive strategies and ability to develop players. Fitzsimmons first gained prominence as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, where he had two separate

Cotton Fitzsimmons was a notable figure in professional basketball, primarily recognized for his contributions as a coach in the NBA. He began his coaching career in the early 1970s and became known for his innovative offensive strategies and ability to develop players. Fitzsimmons first gained prominence as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, where he had two separate

Career Coaching Record

NBA 1971-1997

Win-Loss

832–775

Win %

.518

Post Season

35–49

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1971-1997

Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Head Coach

1973-1976

Atlanta Hawks (NBA)

Head Coach

1978

Buffalo Braves (NBA)

Head Coach

1979-1984

Kansas City Kings (NBA)

Head Coach

1985-1986

San Antonio Spurs (NBA)

Head Coach

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