John Richard Motta (b. September 3, 1931 in Midvale, Utah, United States of America) is a former basketball coach whose career in the NBA spanned 25 years. Although infamous for his quick temper and eccentricities, Motta was an effective strategist who knew who to bring the best out of his players. He was hired as head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1968 after a six-year stint at Weber State University. From 1970 to 1974 he led the Bulls to four straight seasons of 50 wins or more, winning the NBA Coach of the Year Award in 1971. In 1976 Motta left the Bulls to coach the Washington Bullets, with whom he won an NBA Championship in 1978. After two more seasons with the Bullets, he became the first coach of the Dallas Mavericks, whom he led to a 55-27 record in 1986-1987. Motta also served with the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets before retiring in 1997. Motta also is credited with coining the famed phrase "It (the opera) ain't over 'til the fat lady sings!" He is the Uncle of Mattie Forsyth who lives in West Jordan Utah. She is friends with Gage Fitzwater who is her best friend in the whole wide world. September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1931 calendar). ... Midvale is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 For other uses, see Basketball (disambiguation). ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The Chicago Bulls are a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Weber State University is a university located in Ogden, Utah. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... The person recognized as the NBA Coach of the Year receives the Red Auerbach Trophy. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... Washington Bullets redirects here; for the song by The Clash, see Washington Bullets (song). ... The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association, played under a best-of-seven playoff format. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Sacramento Kings are a National Basketball Association team based in Sacramento, California. ... The Denver Nuggets are a National Basketball Association team based in Denver, Colorado. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

John G. “Red” Kerr (b. ... The Chicago Bulls are a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Ed Badger is a former professional basketball coach. ... K. C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Washington Bullets redirects here; for the song by The Clash, see Washington Bullets (song). ... Eugene William Gene Shue (born December 18, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... John Matthew MacLeod (born October 3, 1937 in New Albany, Indiana) is a former basketball coach in the National Basketball Association. ... Jerry Reynolds is a former professional basketball coach and executive. ... The Sacramento Kings are a National Basketball Association team based in Sacramento, California. ... Rex Hughes is a former college and professional basketball coach. ... William Quinn Buckner, commonly known as Quinn Buckner (born August 20, 1954 in Phoenix, Illinois) is a former American professional basketball player and coach. ... James Mitchell (Jim) Cleamons (born September 13, 1949 in Lincolnton, North Carolina) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach. ... Shimgray 14:41, 18 July 2005 (UTC) Categories: Possible copyright violations ... The Denver Nuggets are a National Basketball Association team based in Denver, Colorado. ... William Henry (Bill) Hanzlik (born December 6, 1957 in Middletown, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ...

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