NBA mourns loss of Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rick Adelman, 79, passed away, prompting widespread tributes from the NBA community. Known for his successful coaching stint with the Sacramento Kings, he amassed 1,042 wins over 23 seasons. Commissioner Adam Silver and numerous players have expressed their condolences. Adelman's coaching legacy includes leading the Kings to a memorable 2001-02 season, where they won 61 games and reached the Western Conference Finals. His passing has deeply affected the Kings' fan base, which hailed him as their greatest coach. The National Basketball Coaches Association honored him posthumously with tributes praising his impact on the game and the players he mentored.
- •Rick Adelman died at the age of 79.
- •He had a notable coaching career spanning 23 seasons.
- •Adelman recorded 1,042 career wins, ranking 10th all-time.
- •He was the winningest coach in Kings' history.
- •Tributes came from across the NBA, including Adam Silver.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Greatest Coach in Kings History’ — Prayers Pour In for Rick Adelman and His Family As NBA World Mourns His Tragic Passing
"A heavy start to the week in the basketball world. One of the most beloved and accomplished coaches the league has ever produced, Rick Adelman, is gone, and the responses came fast.
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