College Basketball Coaching Legend John Wooden Dies At Age 99

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College Basketball Coaching Legend John Wooden Dies At Age 99

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers face off in the NBA Finals for the 12th time.

More significantly, Wooden was universally admired and respected for much more than his ability as a basketball coach. He is considered one of the true gentlemen of sports, and sought to develop his players’ character as well as their basketball skills. Following the announcement of his death, his children released this statement:

"He has been, and always will be, the guiding light for our family. The love, guidance and support he has given us will never be forgotten. Our peace of mind at this time is knowing that he has gone to be with our mother, whom he has continued to love and cherish."

Wooden was respected and revered by his former players, many of whom became NBA superstars including Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes. Wilkes shared these thoughts about Coach Wooden:

"He was always the boss. He always knew what to say. Even in the heyday of winning and losing, you could almost discuss anything with him. He always had that composure and wit about him. He could connect with all kind of people and situations and always be in control of himself and seemingly of the situation."

Kareem Abdul Jabbar issued this statement on Wooden’s passing:

"It's kind of hard to talk about Coach Wooden simply, because he was a complex man. But he taught in a very simple way. He just used sports as a means to teach us how to apply ourselves to any situation.”

"He set quite an example. He was more like a parent than a coach. He really was a very selfless and giving human being, but he was a disciplinarian. We learned all about those aspects of life that most kids want to skip over. He wouldn't let us do that.”

UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero noted:

"There will never be another John Wooden. This loss will be felt by individuals from all parts of society. He was not only the greatest coach in the history of any sport but he was an exceptional individual that transcended the sporting world. His enduring legacy as a role model is one we should all strive to emulate."

Wooden coached 27 years at UCLA, finishing with a record of 620-147. He won 47 NCAA tournament games, and his 10 NCAA titles as a coach is more than twice that of second place Adolph Rupp of Kentucky (4). His overall mark as a college coach was 885-203, and his .813 winning percentage also remains unequaled.

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