Ron Rothstein

Ronald L. Rothstein (born December 27, 1942) is an American former professional basketball coach and college basketball player, who has led many different NBA teams. He served as the first head coach for the Miami Heat, and later coached the Detroit Pistons. He has also coached in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In 2007–08, he also filled in for Pat Riley as an interim coach for the Heat.

Ron Rothstein
Rothstein in 2010
Personal information
Born (1942-12-27) December 27, 1942
Bronx, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Career information
High schoolRoosevelt (Yonkers, New York)
CollegeRhode Island (1961–1964)
Coaching career1966–2014
Career history
As coach:
1966–1974Eastchester HS
1974–1975Upsala (assistant)
1975–1978New Rochelle HS
1978–1983Eastchester HS
19831986Atlanta Hawks (assistant)
19861988Detroit Pistons (assistant)
19881991Miami Heat
1992–1993Detroit Pistons
19931999Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant)
20002002Miami Sol
2003–2004Indiana Pacers (assistant)
20042014Miami Heat (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:
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