On September 12th, the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduction ceremony was officially held in Springfield, USA. The famous coach Rick Adelman was formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He has coached the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
April 7, 2013 Timberwolves vs. Pistons , Adelman won his 1000th career win and became the 8th "thousand wins coach" in NBA history.
Looking back on Adelman’s coaching career, the years coaching the Kings and Rockets are undoubtedly the most memorable years for fans, and today he mentioned the Kings again in his speech. He said: " The fans of Sacramento are the best, and there are fans of Portland. They are very similar, and the two cities are also very similar. They love their team, and there is only one team in both cities, so they love it. Own player."
It is worth mentioning that he and his proud disciple Chris Weber were also inducted into the Hall of Fame on this day.
In Adelman's "Princeton" system, he also used his personal passing talent and the ability to read the game to his fullest, leading the Kings to play a style that is both visible and competitive. , Transformed into a super-popular team in the league, it was also during this period that he established a relationship with Tim Duncan (Tim Duncan), Kevin Garnett (Kevin Garnett) and Dirk Nowitzki (Dirk Nowitzki) is the league's four major forward status.
"This feeling is incredible, especially since I can enter the Hall of Fame with Webber. After 8 years of cooperation, he has made me a better coach.Adelman said.
Next, in his speech, he mentioned , Yao Ming, and the rocket that created 22 consecutive victories.
"In the Rockets, I have the opportunity to coach some Great players: Yao Ming, McGrady, Lori, Sean Battier, Scola, Mutombo... there we got it 22 consecutive victories, the team has not yet Yao Ming in the second half of the consecutive victories. It is incredible. We don't know how to achieve the 22 consecutive victories, but these players are tough guys. They work together and do a very good job. Adelman said.
Coincidentally, September 12 is also the 41st birthday of Hall of Fame member and Chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association Yao Ming.
Adelman was selected into the Hall of Fame. He has not won a championship throughout his coaching career, but his coaching ability has been recognized. It is a pity that the two strongest teams he has coached-the Kings and the Rockets were defeated by Kobe. Bryant 's Los Angeles Lakers.
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