HALL OF FAME 2007 |
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Jackson Headlines Hall of Fame Class of 2007
They are joined in the class of 2007 by North Carolina coach Roy Williams, European coaches Pedro Ferrandiz and Mirko Novosel, and the 1966 Texas Western team. |
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PHIL JACKSON |
VAN CHANCELLOR |
MENDY RUDOLPH |
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Phil Jackson, in nine seasons with the Bulls and seven with the Lakers, has a career coaching record of 919-393 (.700) and is tied with Red Auerbach for the most titles as a coach with nine. He played 12 seasons in the NBA, helping the Knicks win the 1973 title. Info: Hall of Fame Bio NBA TV: NBA Maverick Video:
Jackson on Holzman |
Van Chancellor compiled a 211-111 (.655) record in 10 seasons with the Houston Comets, winning the first four WNBA titles and being named Coach of the Year three times. Info: Hall of Fame Bio Video:
A Look Back at Van Chancellor |
Mendy Rudolph officiated 2,112 games in 26 years as an NBA official. He called eight All-Star games and at least one NBA Finals game for 22 consecutive seasons. Info: Hall of Fame Bio Blake: Blowing the Whistle on Mendy Rudolph Video:
Rudolph Retrospective |
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The Mannie Jackson - Basketball's Human Spirit Award |
Curt Gowdy Award |
Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo will receive the The Mannie Jackson - Basketball's Human Spirit Award. Video:
Mutombo's Career of Giving |
Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy and New York Times reporter Malcolm Moran will receive the 2007 Curt Gowdy Media Award. Pearson: That Voice McCoy: Broadcaster of the Week Video:
Al McCoy's Top Play Calls Suns.com: An Interview with My Broadcasting Hero Photos: Al McCoy Through the Years |
Thomas "Satch" Sanders, eight-time NBA champion and former NBA Vice President of Player Programs, will receive the 2007 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. Hareas: A Lifetime of Excellence Video:
Thomas 'Satch' Sanders Career Highlights Video:
Time Capsule: Satch Sanders |
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