John Kundla
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John Albert Kundla (born July 3, 1916 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, United States) is a former professional and college basketball coach. The highly successful coach of the old Minneapolis Lakers, the first dynasty in NBA history, Kundla guided the George Mikan-led Lakers to five NBA titles in six years. All told, he coached 11 years in Minneapolis, with an NBA record of 423-302. He later coached for nine more years at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis Lakers 1949-50 NBA Champions
Preceded by First Coach |
Minneapolis Lakers Head Coach 1948–1958 |
Succeeded by George Mikan |
Preceded by George Mikan |
Minneapolis Lakers Head Coach 1958–1959 |
Succeeded by John Castellani |
Preceded by Ozzie Cowles |
University of Minnesota Head Basketball Coaches 1959–1968 |
Succeeded by Bill Fitch |
National Basketball Association | Top Ten Coaches in NBA History |
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Red Auerbach | Chuck Daly | Bill Fitch | Red Holzman | Phil Jackson | John Kundla | Don Nelson | Jack Ramsay | Pat Riley | Lenny Wilkens |