1970 NBA expansion draft
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The 1970 NBA expansion draft was the fifth expansion draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on May 11, 1970, so that the newly founded Buffalo Braves, Cleveland Cavaliers, an
Pat Riley was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers from the San Diego Rockets.
NBA Coach of the Year
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The National Basketball Association's Coach of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1962–63 NBA season. The winner receives the Red Auerbach Trophy, which is nam
1970 NBA expansion draft
…three players each. The Buffalo Braves were formed and owned by local businessman Paul Snyder. He hired former Philadelphia 76ers head coach and 1966 Coach of the Year Dolph Schayes as the franchise's first head coach. The Braves' selections included six-time All-Star Bailey Howell. Howell was immediately traded to…
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Hall of Famer Red Auerbach won the award in the 1964–65 season. The award was later named after him.
Hall of Famer Phil Jackson won the award in the 1995–96 season, coaching the Chicago Bulls to 72 wins in a season.
Mike D'Antoni led the 2004–05 Phoenix Suns to a 33-win increase from the previous season.