1966 Russell became the first black coach in nba history, and won two more championships during Russell's tenure as a player and coach. He won two championship rings during his three years as a coach for the Celtics.
Qian Sheng coach Lenny wilkens
In his first season as a player and coach, wilkens felt strange when describing his dual work. Three seasons later, wilkens led the SuperSonics to 47 wins and 35 losses in the regular season, with a winning percentage of over 50%, which was the first time in the team's history. As a player, he continued to play his role on the court. In the two seasons of 1969-70 and 197 1-72, his total assists ranked first in the league.
Before the start of the 1972-73 season, the Sonics management gave wilkens an ultimatum: there can only be one choice between players and coaches. He finally chose to continue playing in his uniform; He told the management that no matter who was the next coach, he would be loyal to the team.
Dave de Bscher.
1964-65 season, debushere made a healthy comeback, but the team still had a poor start. In June 165438+ October, the boss of Pistons, Fred Zoller, made an amazing move. He appointed 24-year-old debusschere as a player and coach, who became the youngest coach in NBA history.