Rick Adelman spent seven seasons as an NBA player before launching his coaching career. Rick Adelman, the veteran NBA coach and Hall of Famer, passed way Monday at 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association confirmed. A cause of death was not announced.Rick Adelman, the veteran NBA coach and Hall of Famer died at 79. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)“The membership of the National Basketball Coaches Association joins the NBA family in mourning the passing of legendary Head Coach and Hall of Famer, Rick Adelman,” the NBA Coach Association posted on X.Additional details about his passing remain unavailable at this time.This story is being updated.Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.
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