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Originally Posted by Dirkenstien
Hmm, a player-coach would be very odd in the NBA. The only other instance where I can remember that to have occured in a professional sport was back with the Dallas Sidekicks when Tatu was their player-coach.
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Bill Russell served as Player/Coach of the Boston Celtics from 1967-1969, leading them to Championships in 1968 and 1969. He replaced the great Red Auerbach in 1967 and was the first black NBA head coach.
