Johnny Egan (basketball)
John Francis Egan (born January 31, 1939) is an American former professional basketball player and coach.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1939 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Weaver (Hartford, Connecticut) |
| College | Providence (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1961–1972 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 25, 15, 11, 21 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1961–1963 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1963–1965 | New York Knicks |
| 1965–1968 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1968–1970 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1970 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1970–1972 | San Diego / Houston Rockets |
| As coach: | |
| 1973–1976 | Houston Rockets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,521 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,284 (1.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,102 (3.0 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life
A 6' 0" (1.80 m) guard from Weaver High School (Connecticut) and Providence College, he played 11 seasons (1961–1972) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Diego/Houston Rockets. He was acquired by the San Diego Rockets from the Cavaliers for a third‐round pick in the 1971 NBA draft (41st overall–Jackie Ridgle) and cash on December 8, 1970.[2][3] He had transitioned with the franchise to Houston and was an assistant by the time he was promoted to head coach succeeding Tex Winter on January 21, 1973.[4] The Rockets were 129–152 with one playoff appearance in 1975 during his 3+1⁄2 years as head coach. He was fired and replaced by Tom Nissalke on April 20, 1976 after the team failed to qualify for the postseason with a 40–42 record.[5]
Head coaching record
| Regular season | G | Games coached | W | Games won | L | Games lost | W–L % | Win–loss % |
| Playoffs | PG | Playoff games | PW | Playoff wins | PL | Playoff losses | PW–L % | Playoff win–loss % |
| Team | Year | G | W | L | W–L% | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PW–L% | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1972–73 | 35 | 16 | 19 | .457 | 3rd in Central | – | – | – | – | Missed playoffs |
| Houston | 1973–74 | 82 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 3rd in Central | – | – | – | – | Missed playoffs |
| Houston | 1974–75 | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 2nd in Central | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375 | Lost in Conf. Semi-finals |
| Houston | 1975–76 | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 3rd in Central | – | – | – | – | Missed playoffs |
| Career | 281 | 129 | 152 | .459 | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375 | |||
References
- Marcus, J. (2003). A Biographical Directory of Professional Basketball Coaches. American Sports History Series. Scarecrow Press. pp. 116–7. ISBN 978-1-4617-2653-1. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- "Rockets Acquire Egan," The Associated Press (AP), Tuesday, December 8, 1970. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- 1971 NBA Draft Pick Transactions, March 29 – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- Koppett, Leonard. "2 Hours Before, Egan Is Named Houston Coach," The New York Times, Monday, January 22, 1973. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- Goldaper, Sam. "Rockets Drop Egan and Hire Nissalke," The New York Times, Wednesday, April 21, 1976. Retrieved March 12, 2022.