Kurt Rambis begins his second season as the head coach for the Timberwolves. Rambis was named the ninth head coach in Minnesota Timberwolves history on Aug. 10, 2009.
Rambis joined theWolves after serving as an assistant coach on Phil Jackson's Los Angeles Lakers staff for seven seasons (2001-04, 2005-09). As an assistant, Rambis helped guide the Los Angeles to four NBA Finals appearances (2002, 2004, 2008, 2009), with the Lakers winning the NBA Championship in 2002 and 2009. Rambis also served as an assistant coach on Del Harris' staff from 1994-98. Twelve games into the 1998-99 season, Rambis took over as the Lakers' interim head coach. He tied an NBA record with nine consecutive victories to start his head-coaching career and compiled a 24-13 overall record, leading the team to the Western Conference Semifinals.
Rambis also served in the Lakers' front office in three different capacities. He served as advisor and assistant general manager from 1999-2001, and held the title of Vice President of Business and Basketball Integration during the 2004-05 season before rejoining Jackson's coaching staff midway through the campaign.
As a player, Rambis played 14 seasons in the NBA (1981-95), including nine seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers (1981-88, 1993-95), as well as stops in Charlotte, Phoenix and Sacramento. A member of the Los Angeles Lakers during the team's "Showtime" era, Rambis helped the club win four NBA titles (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988).
For his career, Rambis averaged 5.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 880 games. His best season, statistically, was 1988-89 with the expansion Charlotte Hornets when he averaged career highs with 11.1 points and 9.4 rebounds.
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Rambis and his wife Linda have three children: Jesse, Jordan and Ali.