NBA Head Coach
| Team | Seasons | W–L | Pct | Playoffs | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAHafter Elgin Baylor · before Tom Nissalke | 1974–75 (1) | 1–14 | .067 | — | — |
| CHIafter Larry Costello · before Jerry Sloan | 1978–79 (1) | 11–15 | .423 | — | — |
| DETafter Richie Adubato · before Chuck Daly | 1980–81 to 1982–83 (3) | 97–149 | .394 | — | — |
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| Season | Team | W | L | Pct | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | UTAH | 1 | 14 | .067 | |
| 1978–79 | CHI | 11 | 15 | .423 | |
| 1980–81 | DET | 21 | 61 | .256 | |
| 1981–82 | DET | 39 | 43 | .476 | |
| 1982–83 |
| DET |
| 37 |
| 45 |
| .451 |