Rick Adelman has passed away at the age of 79 following an illustrious basketball career defined by 1,042 professional coaching wins.The National Basketball Coaches Association confirmed the death of the Hall of Fame inductee who led five different NBA franchises during 23 seasons.After playing seven seasons as a guard, he gained fame for guiding the Portland Trail Blazers to consecutive NBA Finals appearances during the nineties.His influence remains significant through his son
David Adelman and the many players he mentored during his long tenure in the league.