Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
basketball coach
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NBA_Executive_of_the_Year
NBA_Coach_of_the_Year |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1917-09-20
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:championshipsWon |
9
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:coachingCareer |
1941
1966 fast break |
| gptkbp:college |
gptkb:George_Washington_University
|
| gptkbp:community_role |
served as a commentator after coaching
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
pioneered the use of the sixth man
advocated for racial integration in basketball |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced the way teams are built
popularized the concept of the 'sixth man' role changed_the_perception_of_coaching_in_the_NBA |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
2006-10-28
|
| gptkbp:debutYear |
received numerous accolades post-retirement
remained active in basketball discussions wrote a book about basketball was_a_beloved_figure_in_Boston |
| gptkbp:family |
married_to_Dorothy_Auerbach
|
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
“You can’t be afraid to make mistakes.”
“The most important thing is to be able to take your time.” “Winning is the only thing that matters.” |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Red Auerbach
|
| gptkbp:influence |
influenced coaching strategies
shaped the franchise's culture helped_popularize_the_NBA |
| gptkbp:influenceOn |
mentored many Hall of Famers
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
many future coaches
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered_one_of_the_greatest_coaches_in_NBA_history
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Wizard of Odds
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
gptkb:Bill_Russell
gptkb:John_Havlicek gptkb:Larry_Bird |
| gptkbp:notableArtists |
1969
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
emphasized teamwork
promoted player development valued defense |
| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
gptkb:NBA_Lifetime_Achievement_Award
|
| gptkbp:retirementYear |
remained_involved_with_the_Celtics
|
| gptkbp:rival |
with_Chuck_Daly
with_Phil_Jackson with_Red_Holzman |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Boston_Celtics
1967 |