Daly Memories
Posted by pistonsnation
Something very news was posted on NBA.com yesterday afternoon. Pat Williams, the Orlando Magic senior vp, who had a long time relationship with Chuck Daly has written a book about Daddy Rich.
“This incredible work of life, this incredible valley of information,” Williams said. “What a unique man.”
Williams said he did close to 100 interviews, from family members and friends from Daly’s youth to the more-familiar names from his time in college and pro basketball, the players, former colleagues, team executives and media members who crossed paths during 78 years of life. Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer and Rick Mahorn. Hubie Brown, Billy Cunningham and Rick Carlisle. Rollie Massimino, Bucky Waters and Vic Bubas. Dick Harter, Jack McCloskey and Ron Rothstein. Brendan Suhr and Brendan Malone.
“Daly Memories”, which is scheduled for release on November 15th, sounds like a book that’s as much about life as it is about basketball. I can’t wait to get my copy.
Have you ever read Chuck Daly’s book “Daly Life”? It was published in 1990 and is basically Chuck’s memoirs of what it took to manage the complex personalities of the Bad Boys into a championship basketball team. It’s an entertaining book to say the least.
Never read it huh? Well it just so happens I have two copies of the book (I’m not sure why though, and neither copy has the dust jacket). How about a TWITTER CONTEST??
- Step Uno: You have to be following PN on Twitter
- Step B: Tweet the following: #RememberDaddyRich @PistonsNation
The contest will conclude at midnight (EST) Tuesday 9/8. I’ll pick a random winner of a copy of “Daly Life” on Wednesday.
