Larry Brown

Birth Name:

Lawrence Harvey Brown

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Became the fourth-winningest coach in the history of the NBA
Was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002
Averaged 11․8 points while playing basketball at the University of North Carolina
His brother Herb Brown is a longtime NBA and college coach and served on his staff while he coached for Detroit
Had a five-year playing career in the ABA before turning to coaching
Quote: "[on coaching the New York Knicks] "I know it's not going to be easy, but nothing worthwhile is supposed to be easy․""
Quote: "I've grown up playing for some incredible coaches, and I don't think anybody's ever been as fortunate as I have in terms of the people I've been allowed to play under, coach under, or be involved with․"
Found success coaching such NBA teams as the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons
Known as one of the greatest basketball teachers in history
In his free time, he is an avid golfer

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