Rudy Tomjanovich was moved to tears by his latest award, only because he had no idea it was coming or that he was even under consideration.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic loses control of the ball while surrounded by Boston Celtics during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston.
“The great thing about this award is it came to me out of the blue. I had no idea that I was up for this,” Tomjanovich said in Boston on Sunday, when the award was presented before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. “I happened to be with my son up in Houston when I got the call … and I got emotional. My son kept asking, ‘Are you OK? Are you OK?’”“And then I did cry,” Tomjanovich said.
“Both Chuck and Rudy are guys that were beloved, unconditionally respected within the coaching profession and guys that were able to get the very, very best out of a wide range of different kind of players,” said Carlisle, the longtime NBCA president and coach of the Indiana Pacers. “They were so great, made so many people feel special and made the players that they coached feel special.”Boston’s Al Horford got a 3-pointer to fall with 5.
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