Mike Brown
Basketball coach and former player
Born
March 5th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball coach and former player, contributed significantly to the sport through coaching in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Served as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the team to numerous playoff appearances, including a trip to the NBA Finals. Also held coaching positions with the Los Angeles Lakers and managed various teams in the NBA.
Coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals
Led the Los Angeles Lakers to a postseason appearance
Won the NBA Coach of the Year Award
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