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Two Black Head Coaches in NBA Finals

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Jason Kidd

For the second time in NBA history, two African American coaches will face off in the NBA Finals. The Dallas Mavericks head coach is Jason Kidd and the Boston Celtics head coach is Joe Mazzulla.

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Joe Mazzulla

The last time two Black head coaches were in the NBA Finals was 1975 when Golden State’s Al Attles went up against Washington’s K.C. Jones.

Dorothy Gentry is an award-winning journalist, PR pro and educator. A University of North Texas alum, she is the Sports Editor for Texas Metro News, Garland Journal and I Messenger.

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