Paul Westhead honored with NBCA Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
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Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Paul Westhead, an esteemed coach in both the NBA and WNBA, receives the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Basketball Coaches Association at Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 5, 2026. Westhead, 87, is recognized for his contributions to basketball, including an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980 and a WNBA title with the Phoenix Mercury in 2007. His coaching spans several decades and various leagues, highlighting his innovative offensive strategies that significantly impacted the game. The award honors Westhead's career and his influence on basketball coaching standards.
- •Westhead won NBA and WNBA championships during his career.
- •He coached at multiple levels, including college and pro teams.
- •The award ceremony takes place during the NBA Finals.
- •Past award winners include notable coaches like Don Nelson and Rick Adelman.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Former Lakers coach Paul Westhead gets lifetime achievement award
- 7:04 PMESPN NBA — Ex-coach Westhead receives Chuck Daly award
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Westhead, champion coach in NBA and WNBA, receives NBCA's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
"Paul Westhead is this year's recipient of the National Basketball Coaches Association's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Paul Westhead, who coached the Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship, has received the Chuck Daly lifetime achievement award.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:27 AMFormer Lakers coach Paul Westhead gets lifetime achievement award
Paul Westhead, who coached the Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship, has received the Chuck Daly lifetime achievement award.
- ESPN NBAJun 5, 2026, 7:04 PMEx-coach Westhead receives Chuck Daly award
Paul Westhead is this year's recipient of the National Basketball Coaches Association's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:27 PMPaul Westhead, champion coach in NBA and WNBA, receives NBCA's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
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