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Slater Martin: A David Cutting Down Goliaths, 1950s

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Jan 09, 2022
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[In the mid-1990s, John Kundla was honored as one of the NBA’s 10 greatest coaches. His selection seemed like a no-brainer. Kundla piloted the George Mikan-led 1950s Minneapolis Lakers to four NBA titles (and two earlier championships in rival pro leagues). He was the architect of the NBA’s first great dynasty. 

For some, however, Kundla’s selection dese…

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