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Chuck Daly Chat Transcript
In 1983 the Pistons hired Chuck Daly as coach. In nine season with Detroit, Daly led the Pistons to a 467-271 record and back-to-back Championships in 1989 and 1990.
Daly was also elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, and led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1992.
Daly took a quick break from his busy game day schedule to sit down and chat with Pistons fans on Friday, April 29. See Daly give color commentary on WB20 Detroit during Game 3 of the first round series between Detroit and Philadelphia.
Chuck Daly: Hello, I'm Chuck Daly, former Pistons and NBA Coach. Tonight I will be replacing Bill Laimbeer as a color commentator on the WB20 Detroit network for Game 3, and I get to work with George Blaha. It's a little bit like when I left Punxsutawney High School, and I went back several years later, I noticed that the house I used to live was inhabited by a ground hog.
Saginaw: What is your most memorable moment with the Pistons? Jason Williams
Chuck Daly: I'd have to say the two championships. There's nothing like being involved with a team that can go that distance. The two championship years were that significant for me.
Bryant (Shelby Twp): Mr. Daly, How did you get the nickname, "Big Daddy Rich?" Best of luck on your broadcast with George Blaha tonight!
Chuck Daly: "Daddy Rich" was a name attached to me by John Salley, the humorist who is doing the Best Damned Sports Show on Fox Sports Net. Basicaly, it was because I was making no money. My shoes were shined on top, but had a hole in the bottom.
TC (Ferndale): Do you prefer the short shorts or the long shorts?
Chuck Daly: Somewhere in between. I thought the short shorts were too tight and restrictive. The long ones are a bit too much, so somewhere in between.
Ben S. (Ferndale): Do you miss coaching?
Chuck Daly: To some degree. I know I couldn't do it anymore. I'm still totally involved. I watch most of the games on TV, I've done some consulting work for a number of teams, so I get to stay close to it. I do some broadcasting and speaking as well.
Jason (Garden City): What do you think the Detroit Pistons are doing best in the Playoffs so far?
Chuck Daly: I think the Pistons have such a well rounded team, which is why they're so successful. All you have to do is look at the stats defensively and at their rebounding and scoring.
Jenna (Detroit): After leading Detroit to back-to-back Championships in '89 and '90, what do you think it will take for the Pistons to go back-to-back again?
Chuck Daly: I think in order to repeat, in will be an emotional ride and whether they can remain focused through a lengthy six weeks to the championship.
TS (Berkley): What do you think of Darko?
Chuck Daly: Darko has a tremendous upside. He's also very, very young. I think he has the tools to be a great player in this league; it's just unfortunate that he's playing for a team as deep as the Pistons.
Tim Cole (Adrain): Chuck, You were a great coach in Detroit. You did a great job with the players you had. Who was your favorite player?
Chuck Daly: I've had too lengthy a career and coached too many players to make a choice. Though I'd have to say it was generally the guys in Detroit, as a group, that won the two Championships. They were terrific and I always look back very fondly.
Chuck Daly: Sorry I have to cut it short; I have to get to practice and prepare for tonight's broadcast. Thanks for all of the questions and again for your support!
Daly was also elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, and led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1992.
Daly took a quick break from his busy game day schedule to sit down and chat with Pistons fans on Friday, April 29. See Daly give color commentary on WB20 Detroit during Game 3 of the first round series between Detroit and Philadelphia.
Chuck Daly: Hello, I'm Chuck Daly, former Pistons and NBA Coach. Tonight I will be replacing Bill Laimbeer as a color commentator on the WB20 Detroit network for Game 3, and I get to work with George Blaha. It's a little bit like when I left Punxsutawney High School, and I went back several years later, I noticed that the house I used to live was inhabited by a ground hog.
Saginaw: What is your most memorable moment with the Pistons? Jason Williams
Chuck Daly: I'd have to say the two championships. There's nothing like being involved with a team that can go that distance. The two championship years were that significant for me.
Bryant (Shelby Twp): Mr. Daly, How did you get the nickname, "Big Daddy Rich?" Best of luck on your broadcast with George Blaha tonight!
Chuck Daly: "Daddy Rich" was a name attached to me by John Salley, the humorist who is doing the Best Damned Sports Show on Fox Sports Net. Basicaly, it was because I was making no money. My shoes were shined on top, but had a hole in the bottom.
TC (Ferndale): Do you prefer the short shorts or the long shorts?
Chuck Daly: Somewhere in between. I thought the short shorts were too tight and restrictive. The long ones are a bit too much, so somewhere in between.
Ben S. (Ferndale): Do you miss coaching?
Chuck Daly: To some degree. I know I couldn't do it anymore. I'm still totally involved. I watch most of the games on TV, I've done some consulting work for a number of teams, so I get to stay close to it. I do some broadcasting and speaking as well.
Jason (Garden City): What do you think the Detroit Pistons are doing best in the Playoffs so far?
Chuck Daly: I think the Pistons have such a well rounded team, which is why they're so successful. All you have to do is look at the stats defensively and at their rebounding and scoring.
Jenna (Detroit): After leading Detroit to back-to-back Championships in '89 and '90, what do you think it will take for the Pistons to go back-to-back again?
Chuck Daly: I think in order to repeat, in will be an emotional ride and whether they can remain focused through a lengthy six weeks to the championship.
TS (Berkley): What do you think of Darko?
Chuck Daly: Darko has a tremendous upside. He's also very, very young. I think he has the tools to be a great player in this league; it's just unfortunate that he's playing for a team as deep as the Pistons.
Tim Cole (Adrain): Chuck, You were a great coach in Detroit. You did a great job with the players you had. Who was your favorite player?
Chuck Daly: I've had too lengthy a career and coached too many players to make a choice. Though I'd have to say it was generally the guys in Detroit, as a group, that won the two Championships. They were terrific and I always look back very fondly.
Chuck Daly: Sorry I have to cut it short; I have to get to practice and prepare for tonight's broadcast. Thanks for all of the questions and again for your support!
