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Red Holzman (Aug. 10, 1920-Nov. 13, 1998)
Coach of 1970 and '73 NBA champion New York Knicks
"Holzman does not beg players to do good deeds, nor does he set up elaborate codes of conduct. He
expects everyone to act as a responsible adult and he treats players accordingly. To rookies and
substitutes he says, 'If we miss a practice, it's up to you to find a place to work out on your own. Just
make sure when and if you're ever called upon to play you're in shape.' To veterans he says, 'No one
drinks in the main bar of the hotel where the team stays. That one belongs to me.' And, 'If you manage
to get lucky, don't fall asleep on top of the covers. I don't want any colds.' To all players he says, 'If
we win you will have a lot of free time; if we lose you belong to me.' "
—Bill Bradley from Life on the Run, published 1976
Photo by Walter Iooss, Jr.
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