2001
Tim Floyd steps down as head coach of the Bulls, ending one of the worst coaching reigns in NBA history. Over three-and-a-half seasons in charge, Floyd compiled a 49-190 record and alienated most of his veteran players. Bill Berry steps in as interim coach for two games before eventually getting replaced by former Bulls star center Bill Cartwright.
1958
“Point forward” pioneer Paul Pressey is born in Richmond, Virginia.
1961
Two-time NCAA championship winning coach Jay Wright is born in Churchville, Pennsylvania.
1963
Longtime ESPN analyst Jay Bilas is born in Rolling Hills Estates, California.
1981
Bob McAdoo is traded from the Nets to the Lakers, with whom he revives his career as a bench specialist and wins two titles.
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