He was known to a generation of ESPN Radio listeners and Miami Heat fans as an analyst, but for old school NBA fans, Dr. Jack Ramsay was a great coach and a purveyor of team basketball. He died today at the age of 89 from cancer.
His passion for teaching the team concept as the coach of the Trail Blazers won scores of fans in the Portland area especially after leading them to the 1977 NBA Championship defeating the Philadelphia 76ers four games to two. With Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas, Dave Twardzik, Lionel Hollins, Lloyd Neal and others, the team ensured that all five players on the court touched the ball before shooting. Walton could either shoot or pass and be positioned in the high post. It was wonderful basketball.
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