On June 24th, 2020, Rick Adelman was honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the sport of basketball. The award was presented to Adelman by the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) at the NBA Awards ceremony.
Rick Adelman is a former NBA head coach who has had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his coaching career in 1985 with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he led them to two NBA Finals appearances and one championship. He then moved on to coach the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and Houston Rockets. During his time with the Rockets, he led them to two NBA Finals appearances and one championship.
Adelman is one of only seven coaches in NBA history to have won over 1,000 games. He is also one of only four coaches to have taken three different teams to the NBA Finals. His career winning percentage of .569 is also among the highest in NBA history.
The Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award was created in honor of the late Chuck Daly, who was an NBA coach from 1983 to 1999. During his time as a coach, he won two NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons and was named NBA Coach of the Year twice. He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994.
Adelman is the fourth recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, joining Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson, and Pat Riley. He joins an elite group of coaches who have been honored for their contributions to the sport of basketball.
Adelman’s award is a testament to his long and successful career in basketball. He has had a major impact on the game and is well-deserving of this prestigious honor. His accomplishments will be remembered for years to come and serve as an inspiration for future generations of basketball coaches.
