(WXYZ) Former Pistons and Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly died Saturday morning in Jupiter, Florida with his family by his side.
The 78-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February.
Funeral arrangements are pending, but services will take place next week in Jupiter/Tequesta, Florida.
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"The Daly family and the entire Detroit pistons and Palace Sports and Entertainment family is mourning the loss of Chuck Daly," family spokesman and Pistons Vice President of Public Relations Matt Dobek said. "Chuck left a lasting impression with everyone he met, both personally and professionally, and his spirit will live with all of us forever."
Daly coached the Detroit Pistons to NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990 and was dubbed by his Pistons' players as "Daddy Rich," for his dapper wardrobe. Daly also served as head coach of the Dream Team, the 1992 Gold-Medal winning USA Basketball Olympic Team, which has been acknowledged by many as the greatest basketball team ever assembled. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994 and the number 2 (for 2 NBA Championships) was retired in his honor by the Detroit Pistons in 1997.
Daly grew up in Kane, Pennsylvania. He coached the Pistons for nine seasons and is the winningest coach in franchise history with a record of 467-271 (.633). He also coached Detroit to a franchise record 71 playoff wins during his tenure (71-42, .628). Named head coach on May 17, 1983, Daly finished his first year with a 49-33 mark and a post season appearance. The Pistons reached the NBA Playoffs in each of his nine seasons, advancing to the Conference Finals five times with two Eastern Conference Championships (1989, 1990).
In 1990, the Pistons set the top two winning streaks in franchise history. During the months of January, February and March, the club won 13 games and then 12 in a row with only one loss in between. the 25-1 streak was the third-best streak in the history of the NBA during that time.
Daly is survived by his wife, Terry, his daughter, Cydney, and grandchildren Sebrina and Connor.
The 78-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February.
Funeral arrangements are pending, but services will take place next week in Jupiter/Tequesta, Florida.
DON SHANE REMEMBERS COACH DALY ON THE VIDEO PLAYER ON THE RIGHT.
SHARE YOUR MEMORIES AND STORIES IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.
"The Daly family and the entire Detroit pistons and Palace Sports and Entertainment family is mourning the loss of Chuck Daly," family spokesman and Pistons Vice President of Public Relations Matt Dobek said. "Chuck left a lasting impression with everyone he met, both personally and professionally, and his spirit will live with all of us forever."
Daly coached the Detroit Pistons to NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990 and was dubbed by his Pistons' players as "Daddy Rich," for his dapper wardrobe. Daly also served as head coach of the Dream Team, the 1992 Gold-Medal winning USA Basketball Olympic Team, which has been acknowledged by many as the greatest basketball team ever assembled. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994 and the number 2 (for 2 NBA Championships) was retired in his honor by the Detroit Pistons in 1997.
Daly grew up in Kane, Pennsylvania. He coached the Pistons for nine seasons and is the winningest coach in franchise history with a record of 467-271 (.633). He also coached Detroit to a franchise record 71 playoff wins during his tenure (71-42, .628). Named head coach on May 17, 1983, Daly finished his first year with a 49-33 mark and a post season appearance. The Pistons reached the NBA Playoffs in each of his nine seasons, advancing to the Conference Finals five times with two Eastern Conference Championships (1989, 1990).
In 1990, the Pistons set the top two winning streaks in franchise history. During the months of January, February and March, the club won 13 games and then 12 in a row with only one loss in between. the 25-1 streak was the third-best streak in the history of the NBA during that time.
Daly is survived by his wife, Terry, his daughter, Cydney, and grandchildren Sebrina and Connor.
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