NBA player and basketball coach, best known for his innovative offensive strategies and impressive coaching career. Adelman began his coaching journey as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers before being promoted to head coach in 1988. Under his leadership, the Trail Blazers reached the NBA Finals twice. After his tenure with">

Career Coaching Record

NBA 1989-2014

Win-Loss

1042–749

Win %

.582

Post Season

79–78

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1969-1970
San Diego Rockets (NBA)
Player
1971-1973
Portland Trail Blazers (NBA)
Player
1974-1975
Chicago Bulls (NBA)
Player
1975
New Orleans Jazz (NBA)
Player
1975
KC-Omaha Kings (NBA)
Player
1989-1994
Portland Trail Blazers (NBA)
Head Coach
1996-1997
Golden State Warriors (NBA)
Head Coach
1999-2006
Sacramento Kings (NBA)
Head Coach
2008-2011
Houston Rockets (NBA)
Head Coach
2012-2014
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
Head Coach

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