The Resume

(February 24, 1947- )
Born in Hackensack, New Jersey
Head coach for the Atlanta Hawks (1981, 1983-90), Cleveland Cavaliers (1993-99) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2004-06)
Color analyst and commentator for the NBA on TNT (1999-2004, 2007- )
NBA Coach of the Year (1986)

Why he might be annoying:

His teams are notorious for choking in the playoffs.
During his stint as the Grizzlies head coach, he went 0-8 in both playoff appearances.
As an analyst, he is extremely biased towards his former teams.
He's been accused of being too conservative of a head coach.
He is addressed as 'The Czar of the Telestrator.'

Why he might not be annoying:

His teams have made the playoffs 11 times in his 16 years as a head coach.
He guided the Hawks to the 50+ win plateau on four occasions.
He is one of few analysts who provides in depth knowledge on the game.
He ranks in the top 20 as the NBA's all time winningest coaches.

Credit: Black Chic & Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Atlanta Hawks
• Basketball Players
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [February] (Ranked: 2241947)
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Male Sportscasters
• Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA Coach of the Year (Ranked: 1986)
• Profiles 22001-22250 (Ranked: 22019)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 10]
• Sport Coaches/Managers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 54.76% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 112 Votes: 74.11% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying