Tom Nissalke
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Tom Nissalke is a former professional basketball coach in the NBA and ABA. He has coached several teams in both leagues, and has an overall coaching record of 371-508. He coached the Dallas Chaparrals/San Antonio Spurs (back when they were part of the American Basketball Association), the Seattle SuperSonics, the Utah Stars, the Houston Rockets, the Utah Jazz, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He holds the rare distinction of being named Coach of the Year in both the NBA and the ABA.
Nissalke is a radio analyst and talk-show host for the Jazz. In January 2006, his wife of 46 years, Nancy, died due to cancer.
When asked one time in an interview how his name was pronounced, Nissalke famously replied, "Tom".
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