The Resume

(December 18, 1931-April 3, 2022)
Born in Baltimore, Maryland
Drafted third overall by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1954 NBA Draft
Played for the Philadelphia Warriors (1954), New York Knicks (1954-56, 1962-63), Fort Wayne/Detroit Pistons (1956-62) and the Baltimore Bullets (1963-64)
Head coach for the Baltimore/Washington Bullets (1966-73, 1980-86), Philadelphia 76ers (1973-78) and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers (1978-80, 1987-89)
General manager for the Philadelphia 76ers (1990-92)
NBA Coach of the Year (1969, 1982)

Why he might be annoying:

He initially wanted to attend Georgetown, but settled on Maryland after he was waitlisted by the Hoyas.
His tenure with the Warriors ended after six games after he notified the team's ownership about an error on his paycheck.
He admitted he didn't enjoy playing in Detroit, due to the small crowds and overall atmosphere.
His tenure as the Sixers head coach was plagued by dissention in the locker room.
Charles Barkley called him a 'clown' during his stint as the Sixers general manager in an attempt to trade him.
Despite winning 784 games and earning Coach of the Year honors twice, he didn't win a championship or make the shortlist for the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was instrumental in the turnaround of the Maryland men's basketball program, establishing himself as the team's first star player.
He was credited with establishing the 'spin move.'
He enjoyed the challenge of taking over a struggling team and establishing a turnaround.
He overcame living in poverty to become a successful head coach in the NBA ranks.
He played in five consecutive All-Star Games during his career (1958-62).

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Basketball Players
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [December] (Ranked: 12181931)
• Charles Barkley Doesn't Like Me
• Detroit Pistons
• Golden State Warriors
• I Attended University of Maryland
• I Died in 2022 (Ranked: 90)
• Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA Coach of the Year (Ranked: 1969)
• NBA Coach of the Year (Ranked: 1982)
• NBA Finals Losing Head Coaches (Ranked: 1971)
• NBA Finals Losing Head Coaches (Ranked: 1977)
• New York Knicks
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Profiles 46001-46250 (Ranked: 46238)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 26]
• Sport Coaches/Managers
• Washington Wizards

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying