Rick Adelman
Hall of Fame coach who led the Timberwolves from 2011 to 2014.
Rick Adelman was an American professional basketball player and coach who coached 23 seasons in the NBA, including stints with the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the class of 2021.
Quick Facts
- Tenure
- 2011–2014
- Franchise record
- Not First Head Coach
- Induction
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2021)
Lore & Background
Adelman coached the Minnesota Timberwolves from September 13, 2011, until his retirement on April 21, 2014. He won his 1,000th career game on April 6, 2013, with a victory over the Detroit Pistons. After retiring, he stayed with the Timberwolves as a consultant.
Reader's Guide
Adelman's coaching career included two NBA Finals appearances with the Portland Trail Blazers (1990 and 1992), both losses. He never won an NBA title. He ranks ninth in games coached and games won, and went 79–78 in playoff games.
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