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1983–84 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1983–84 season for the Los Angeles Lakers saw them lose in the 1984 NBA Finals against Larry Bird's Boston Celtics in seven well-fought games. The Lakers were coming off of an NBA Finals loss the previous season to the Julius Erving and Moses Malone-led Philadelphia 76ers, in which they were swept in four games. The Lakers, powered by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who broke the NBA's all-time total points record) and Magic Johnson with his 13.1 assists per game (tops in '84), ended up winning 54 games in the 1983–84 NBA season. On April 5, 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a 12-foot shot over Mark Eaton of the Utah Jazz to surpass Wilt Chamberlain as the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 31,421 points. In the playoffs, the Lakers defeated the Kansas City Kings in the first round, the Dallas Mavericks in the second, and the Phoenix Suns in the 1984 Western Conference Finals in order to advance to what is called the "greatest NBA Finals in history", against Larry Bird's formidable, 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Riley
Patrick James Riley (born March 20, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive, former coach, and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been the team president of the Miami Heat since 1995, and he also served as the team's head coach from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2005 to 2008. Regarded as one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, Riley has won five NBA championships as a head coach, four with the Los Angeles Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s and one with the Heat in 2006. Riley is a nine-time NBA champion across his tenures as a player ( 1972), assistant coach (1980), head coach (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2006), and executive (2012, 2013). Riley was named NBA Coach of the Year three times ( 1989–90, 1992–93 and 1996–97, as head coach of the Lakers, New York Knicks and Heat, respectively). He was head coach of an NBA All-Star Game team nine times: eight times with the Western Conference team (1982, 1983, 1985†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas City Kings
The Sacramento Kings are an American professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference Pacific Division. The Kings are the oldest team in the NBA, and the first and only team in the major professional North American sports leagues located in Sacramento. The team plays its home games at the Golden 1 Center. Their best seasons to date in the city were in the early 2000s, including a very successful 2001–02 season when they had the best record in the NBA at 61–21 (a winning percentage of ). The franchise began with the Rochester Seagrams (a semi-professional team) from Rochester, New York, that formed in 1923 and hosted a number of teams there over the next 20 years. They joined the National Basketball League in 1945 as the renamed Rochester Royals, winning that league's championship in their first season, 1945–46. They later jumped with three other NBL teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Houston Rockets Season
The 1983–84 Houston Rockets season featured the NBA debut of Ralph Sampson, whom the Rockets had selected as the first pick of the 1983 NBA draft. Under head coach Bill Fitch, the team finished with a 29–53 record, although Sampson won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. The team has been cited as an example of a " tanking", by deciding to play more more bench players after starting the season with a 20–26 record, in order to fall in the standings and get higher in the draft order for the following season. The Rockets finished last in the Western Conference and later won a coin flip that gave them the first section in the 1984 NBA draft, with which they selected Akeem Olajuwon. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records Awards * Ralph Sampson, NBA Rookie of the Year Award * Ralph Sampson, All-NBA Second Team * Ralph Sampson, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Golden State Warriors Season ...
The 1983–84 NBA season was the Warriors' 38th season in the NBA and 21st in the San Francisco Bay Area. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1983-84 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1983-84 Golden State Warriors Season Golden State Warriors seasons Gold Golden Golden Golden means made of, or relating to gold. Golden may also refer to: Places United Kingdom *Golden, in the parish of Probus, Cornwall * Golden Cap, Dorset *Golden Square, Soho, London *Golden Valley, a valley on the River Frome in Gloucestershi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1983–84 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 36th season in the NBA and 27th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at the Pontiac Silverdome in surburban Pontiac, Michigan. During the 1984 playoffs against the New York Knicks, the Silverdome had a venue conflict that forced the team to play their last playoff game in Detroit proper at the Detroit Red Wings' home, Joe Louis Arena, in the fifth and deciding game of the round. The team would play a number of home games, both regular season and post-season, at the venue over the next few seasons (due to the roof collapsing) before eventually getting an arena of their own four years later. New coach Chuck Daly made an immediate impact on the team, leading the Pistons to their first winning season and post-season berth since the 1976-77 season. Detroit finished with a 49-33 (.598) record, 2nd in the Central Division. In the first round series, the Pistons faced off with the New York Knicks and star Bernard King. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Denver Nuggets Season
The 1983–84 Denver Nuggets season was their 17th season, and their eighth in the NBA. The Nuggets head coach was Doug Moe and his assistant coach was Bill Ficke. In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Utah Jazz in five games in the First Round. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 17 , @ Utah L 121–123, Kiki VanDeWeghe (33) , Dan Issel (10) , Rob Williams (8) , Salt Palace10,255 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 19 , @ Utah W 132–116, Dan Issel (33) , T. R. Dunn (10) , Rob Williams (5) , Salt Palace12,413 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , April 22 , Utah W 121–117, Alex English (29) , T. R. Dunn (10) , Alex English (6) , McNichols Sports Arena14,681 , 2–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Dallas Mavericks Season
The 1983–84 NBA season was the Mavericks' 4th season in the NBA. The season is notable seeing the Mavericks make the postseason for the first time in franchise history. However, after defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in the opening round, Dallas was outmatched by an experienced Los Angeles Lakers squad as they fell in five games. Mark Aguirre was selected to play in the 1984 NBA All-Star Game. He is the first player in Mavericks history to be named an All-Star. Draft picks Roster Regular season The Mavericks started the season 11–0 at home. Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 6 , November 5, 1983 , Los Angeles W 107–102, , , , Reunion Arena , 4–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 7 , November 9, 1983 , @ Los Angeles L 106–120, , , , The Forum , 4–3 , - align="center" bgcolor=" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1983–84 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 14th NBA basketball season in Cleveland, Ohio. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 19 , December 3, 1983 , @ Atlanta L 91–102, , , , The Omni6,291 , 6–13 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 21 , December 7, 1983 , Atlanta W 106–92, , , , Richfield Coliseum2,589 , 7–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 30 , December 29, 1983 , Atlanta W 88–77, , , , Richfield Coliseum3,622 , 9–21 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 31 , December 30, 1983 , @ Atlanta L 98–109, , , , The Omni5,201 , 9–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 53 , February 21, 1984 , @ Atlanta L 84–102, , , , The Omni4,940 , 20–33 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 63 , March 13, 1984 , Atlanta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1983-84 NBA season was the Bulls' 18th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1983-84 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1983-84 Chicago Bulls Season Chicago Bulls seasons 1983–84 NBA season by team, Ch 1983 in sports in Illinois, Chicago Bulls 1984 in sports in Illinois, Chicago Bulls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 1983–84 NBA season was the Hawks' 35th season in the NBA and 16th season in Atlanta. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 5 , November 6 , @ Milwaukee , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 13 , November 25 , @ Boston , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 19 , December 6 , Phoenix , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 22 , December 10 , Boston , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 27 , December 21 , @ Boston , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 34 , January 6 , Milwaukee , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 40 , January 18 , @ Milwaukee , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 44 , January 25 , Milwaukee , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 50 , February 9 , @ Phoenix , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 52 , February 12 , @ Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Wohl
David Bruce Wohl (born November 2, 1949) is an American former basketball player and coach, and the former general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers. A 6'2" guard who grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey and played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania, Wohl was selected in the 3rd round of the 1971 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for six different teams over a seven-year career, including the 76ers, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Buffalo Braves, the Houston Rockets and the New York/New Jersey Nets. After serving as an assistant coach for the Nets in 1978–1979, Wohl was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Fox in the Women's Professional Basketball League for the 1979–1980 season. He would later coach the Nets for over two seasons, from 1985 to 1987. In addition, he has been an assistant coach for several teams. He was also the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Miami Heat from 1995 to 1997. From 2004 to 2007, Woh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Bertka
Bill Bertka (born August 8, 1927) is a current basketball consultant/special assistant and a former National Basketball Association (NBA) assistant coach, scout and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Jazz. A pioneering proponent of film study, advance scouting, player development and basketball analytics, Bertka has spent more than 50 years in the NBA and has been a part of 10 NBA championships with the Lakers, including seven as an assistant coach. Early life Bertka was born in Akron, Ohio, in August 1927 and later credited the local Akron YMCA as the place where he developed a passion for the game of basketball. He played at nearby Buchtel High and won a city championship in 1945. He went into the U.S. Army out of high school, serving in communications rebuilding efforts for two years in Salzburg, Austria, following the conclusion of World War II. Using the GI Bill to fund his education upon his return from Europe, Bertka attended Kent State University and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
