Historic NBA Finals: Black Coaches Face Off for Championship
The 2024 NBA Finals will see a rare matchup of two Black head coaches, Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics and Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, marking the first full series of its kind since 1975 when Al Attles and K.C. Jones faced off. This milestone highlights the progress and ongoing challenges for Black coaches in the NBA, reflecting broader changes in the league and society over nearly five decades.