John Kundla

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John Kundla

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.

Preceded by
First Coach
Minneapolis Lakers Head Coach
19481958
Succeeded by
George Mikan
Preceded by
George Mikan
Minneapolis Lakers Head Coach
19581959
Succeeded by
John Castellani
Preceded by
Ozzie Cowles
University of Minnesota Head Basketball Coaches
19591968
Succeeded by
Bill Fitch
National Basketball Association | Top Ten Coaches in NBA History

Red Auerbach | Chuck Daly | Bill Fitch | Red Holzman | Phil Jackson | John Kundla | Don Nelson | Jack Ramsay | Pat Riley | Lenny Wilkens

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