Rick Adelman, Kings coaching legend and Hall of Famer, dead at 79
Rick Adelman, a legendary NBA coach and Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 79. He was the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings history, leading the team to the playoffs during his tenure from 1998 to 2006. The Kings organization expressed deep sadness over his death, highlighting his impact on the team and the community.
- ▪Rick Adelman was the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings history.
- ▪He led the Kings to the playoffs in all eight of his seasons from 1998 to 2006.
- ▪Adelman had 395 wins with the Kings and 1,042 regular-season wins overall, ranking 10th among NBA coaches.
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NBA Rick Adelman, Kings coaching legend and Hall of Famer, dead at 79 By Justin Tasch Published June 1, 2026, 7:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Rick Adelman, the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings history and Basketball Hall of Famer, has died. He was 79. His cause of death is unknown. Adelman, a Lynwood, Calif. native who starred at Pius X High School in Downey outside of Los Angeles, led the Kings to the playoffs in all eight of his seasons at the helm from 1998-2006. His 395 wins are the most in franchise history, and his 1,042 regular-seasons wins are 10th-most among coaches in NBA history. Rick Adelman, the winningest coach in Kings history, had died at the age of 79.
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