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My Take
Rick Adelman was a coach's coach, and writing about him now carries weight since he passed on June 1, 2026, just shy of his 80th birthday. Born in Lynwood, California in 1946, he played before he led, but it's the 23 NBA seasons on the bench that define him for me. Portland, Golden State, Sacramento, Houston, Minnesota, he ran offenses that flowed and got the most out of his rosters, especially those early-2000s Kings teams that were a joy to watch. He never got the ring his system deserved, but in my view his fingerprints on how teams move the ball outlasted any trophy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rick Adelman
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・アデルマン
- Reading
- りっく・あでるまん
- Born
- June 16, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Lynwood, California, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Pius X High School
- University
- Loyola Marymount University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rick Adelman born?
Born June 16, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Rick Adelman from?
Rick Adelman is from Lynwood, California, United States.
What does Rick Adelman do?
Rick Adelman works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Rick Adelman?
Rick Adelman is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.