The Rookie Who Wouldn't Let Up

Kevin Loughery coached the greatest player in ABA history. Nearly a decade later, he was coaching the man who was set to become the greatest player in nba history.

Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls head coach Kevin Loughery in conversation on the bench (1984-85)Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls head coach Kevin Loughery in conversation on the bench (1984-85)

ALL STORIES

Michael Jordan and Julius Erving pose for a photo in the mid-1980sMichael Jordan and Julius Erving pose for a photo in the mid-1980s

This Legendary Coach Was a Favorite for Michael Jordan and Julius Erving

Yankees and Pirates managers before game 7 of the 1960 World SeriesYankees and Pirates managers before game 7 of the 1960 World Series

The Best Team Won: Bill Mazeroski and the 1960 World Series

David Stern and the Silna Television Clause

Greg Popovich (right) being welcomed as coach of Team USAGreg Popovich (right) being welcomed as coach of Team USA

Did David Stern Delay Gregg Popovich’s Olympic Appointment?

Bo Jackson pictured as a Kansas City Royal (left) and Oakland Raider (right)Bo Jackson pictured as a Kansas City Royal (left) and Oakland Raider (right)

BO JACKSON, TAMPA BAY, AND THE CONTRACT HE REFUSED

Julius Erving: The Superstar Who Could Be Coached

Barry Sanders poses with his Heisman Trophy in 1989Barry Sanders poses with his Heisman Trophy in 1989

THE DAY BARRY SANDERS WENT MISSING

Pat Riley coaching the Lakers in the 1980sPat Riley coaching the Lakers in the 1980s

PAT RILEY BECOMES FIRST HEAD COACH IMMORTALIZED IN LAKERS HISTORY