The Resume

(August 20, 1954- )
Born in Phoenix, Illinois
Drafted seventh overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1976 NBA Draft
Played for the Milwaukee Bucks (1976-82), Boston Celtics (1982-85) and the Indiana Pacers (1985-86)
Head coach for the Dallas Mavericks (1993-94)

Why he might be annoying:

He modeled his coaching style after Bobby Knight's.
He reportedly contacted Knight for coaching advice and techniques during his season as the Mavs head coach.
His stern disciplinary tactics rubbed his players the wrong way.
His Mavericks team posted a 1-23 record after its first 24 games.
He held the NBA record for worst single-season record by a rookie head coach, prior to Bill Hanzlik.
He never coached in the NBA again, after being fired by the Mavericks.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a member of both the Indiana team that won the NCAA national championship (1976) and the Celtics team that won the NBA championship (1984).
He is among a select handful of players to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic Gold Medal in his career.
He was considered a solid defensive player by basketball pundits.
He was chosen to coach the Mavericks, due to his personality and his winning pedigree during his career.
He served as a broadcaster for college basketball games, following his dismissal from the Mavericks.

Credit: Ricky

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• Basketball Players
• Boston Celtics
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [August] (Ranked: 8201954)
• Dallas Mavericks
• I Attended Indiana University [Bloomington]
• Indiana Pacers
• Look At My Trading Card
• Male Sportscasters
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Profiles 46751-47000 (Ranked: 46784)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 28]
• Sport Coaches/Managers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying