Winter began his coaching career in 1946 at Kansas State University, where he coached for nine years. He then moved to the University of Washington, where he coached for two years. In 1958, he joined the staff of the Los Angeles Lakers, where he served as an assistant coach for six years.
In 1965, Winter was hired as the head coach of the Houston Rockets. He coached the Rockets for three years, leading them to the playoffs in 1967. He then moved to the Chicago Bulls, where he served as an assistant coach for two years.
In 1971, Winter was hired as the head coach of the Bulls. He coached the Bulls for two seasons, leading them to the playoffs in 1972. He was then hired by the Los Angeles Lakers, where he served as an assistant coach for two years.
During his time with the Lakers, Winter developed the triangle offense, which he used to great success. The offense was based on ball movement and player movement, and it helped the Lakers win five NBA championships.
Winter retired from coaching in 1999, but he remained involved in the game as a consultant. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Tex Winter was an influential figure in the history of basketball. He was a successful coach and innovator, and his triangle offense revolutionized the game. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport.
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