Tomjanovich began his basketball career at the University of Michigan, where he was a two-time All-American. He was drafted in the 1970 NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets, and he went on to have a successful 11-year playing career. He was a five-time All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1977. He was also a member of the Rockets' championship teams in both 1994 and 1995.
Tomjanovich retired from playing in 1981, and he immediately began his coaching career. He was an assistant coach for the Rockets from 1981 to 1992, and he was promoted to head coach in 1992. He went on to lead the Rockets to two NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. He was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1993, and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
Tomjanovich left the Rockets in 2003, and he went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers from 2004 to 2005. He retired from coaching in 2005, and he has since been involved in various roles with the Rockets organization.
Tomjanovich is one of the most successful figures in the history of basketball. His playing career was impressive, and his coaching career was even more impressive. He is a two-time NBA champion, a five-time All-Star, and a Hall of Famer. He is a true basketball legend.
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