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	USA Basketball: Bio - Mens - Tomjanovich
		Rudy Tomjanovich, head coach of the gold medalist 2000 U.S. Olympic basketball team and head mentor of Houston's 1994 and 1995 NBA Championship squads, was named Director of Scouting for the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program for 2006-08 on Feb. 15, 2006..
		Tomjanovich was the 11th coach in NBA history to have his team at least 25 games over.500 in his first full season -- only the third who inherited a team that was not 10 games over.500 the previous season.
		Rudy and his wife Sophie, reside in Houston and are the parents of three children, Nichole, Melissa and Rudy III.
	www.usabasketball.com /biosmen/rudy_tomjanovich_bio.html (895 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Rudy Tomjanovich
		Tomjanovich was born to an American family of Croatian descent.
		Tomjanovich was selected in the 1970 NBA Draft as the second overall pick by the San Diego Rockets (the franchise relocated to Houston in 1971), for whom he would play the entirety of his NBA career.
		Tomjanovich was in the employ of the Rockets organization as a player, scout and coach for each of the club's first 32 years in Houston.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Rudy_Tomjanovich (878 words)

	Tball: Rudy T. has the Rockets playing his way. (Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich; includes related articles) - ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rudy Tomjanovich, whose Houston Rockets are poised to repeat as NBA champions in 1995, is a very underrated coach whose no-nonsense style gets the most out of his players.
		Tomjanovich is thought of as a player-friendly coach, but he insists on a full commitment from his players on game days.
		For all the talk about nice guy Rudy Tomjanovich, the prototype player's coach, there is a side to the man that goes to the very heart of the Rockets' stunning success over the past two seasons.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1G1-17071724.html (3212 words)

	NBA.com: Rudy Tomjanovich Coach Info
		The Los Angeles Lakers hired Rudy Tomjanovich as head coach on July 10, 2004.
		Tomjanovich, the 16th head coach in Los Angeles Lakers history, spent the last 34 seasons with the Houston Rockets serving as player, coach and most recently as a personnel consultant during the 2003-04 season.
		Prior to his role as consultant, Tomjanovich spent 12 seasons as the team's head coach where he guided them to two division titles and two NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995.
	www.nba.com /coachfile/rudy_tomjanovich?nav=page (491 words)

	Roger L. Simon: Farewell, Rudy
		Citing health concerns, Rudy Tomjanovich, one of the nice guys as the cliché goes, bowed out today as the Lakers' coach in an emotional press conference.
		Rudy is a class act and I hope he enjoys his retirement.
		I've been a Rudy Tomjanovich fan since he was playing in Houston in the early 80's.
	www.rogerlsimon.com /mt-archives/2005/02/farewell_rudy.php (1052 words)

	Rudy Tomjanovich, Basketball All-American - University of Michigan Athletics
		Rudy Tomjanovich used an outstanding jump shot and a knack for grabbing rebounds to average 30 points and fifteen rebounds per game and earn All-America honors in 1970.
		Tomjanovich was chosen by the San Diego (later Houston) Rockets with the second pick in the 1970 NBA draft.
		Two years later Rudy led the Rockets the NBA title and captured another one in 1996.
	bentley.umich.edu /athdept/baskmen/baskmaa/tomjonaa.htm (295 words)

	Tomjanovich said set to resign - The Boston Globe
		In a stunning development, Tomjanovich was expected to resign as coach of the Lakers either late last night or sometime today, according to league sources, who said that losing has taken its toll on Tomjanovich and that he also finds the job too stressful.
		The person also said that even though Tomjanovich had been away from the game for a relatively short period of time, the coach has found that the job is more stressful than it was when he coached in Houston, and that he was not able to cope with losing as well as he once did.
		Tomjanovich's reported departure means that the Lakers will be in competition this summer with the Knicks for a head coach.
	www.boston.com /sports/basketball/articles/2005/02/02/tomjanovich_said_set_to_resign (363 words)

	Rudy Tomjanovich (Site not responding. Last check: )
		'''Rudy Tomjanovich''' (born November 24, 1948) is best known as a basketball player and coach.
		Tomjanovich was born in Hamtramck, Michigan to a Croatian family.
		Tomjanovich's 45 jersey was retired by the Rockets upon the conclusion of his playing career.
	rudy-tomjanovich.iqnaut.net (269 words)

	Hire Rudy Tomjanovich for Motivational Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings and Corporate Events (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In Houston, Rudy Tomjanovich has dedicated three decades to the Rockets franchise, earning fame as a player before moving up the ranks in the front office.
		Tomjanovich, who enters his 32nd consecutive season with the Rockets, has posted a 432-304 regular season mark (.587) and 51-39 playoff record (.567) in his 10 seasons as head coach.
		Tomjanovich has received many well-deserved accolades as a head coach, including being named the head coach of the Western Conference team for the 1997 NBA All-Star Game.
	www.motivational-celebrity-speakers.com /players/rudytomjanovich.html (349 words)

	Rudy Tomjanovich Agrees to Coach Lakers - General - RedOrbit
		Tomjanovich was the winningest coach in Rockets history with a 503-397 record, but they failed to make the playoffs in his last four years there.
		Tomjanovich survived one of the scariest moments in NBA history on Dec. 9, 1977, at The Forum in nearby Inglewood when Lakers forward Kermit Washington blindsided him with a devastating punch that sent him crashing to the floor with several shattered facial bones.
		Tomjanovich was awarded $3.25 million by a jury, but the settlement was reached before an appeal was heard.
	www.redorbit.com /news/general/70965/rudy_tomjanovich_agrees_to_coach_lakers/index.html (659 words)

	Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich may resign
		Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovich continues to be bothered by a stomach virus and will miss his second straight game Feb. 1, 2005 because of the illness, but has also apparently considered resigning his position.
		ESPN reported that Tomjanovich was set to resign after Tuesday night's game against Portland, in part because of health-related issues, although it is not a recurrence of the bladder cancer that forced him to take a medical leave of absence as coach of the Houston Rockets during the 2002-03 season.
		Tomjanovich took over as the 20th coach in franchise history last July, signing a five-year deal worth a reported $30 million, after Phil Jackson and the Lakers mutually agreed to part company following the NBA Finals loss to the Detroit Pistons.
	www.chinadaily.net /english/doc/2005-02/02/content_414316.htm (329 words)

	ClutchFans - Rudy T Out As Rockets Coach
		Two sources confirmed to ClutchCity.net Thursday that Rockets owner Les Alexander is relieving 11-year Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich of his head coaching duties, is looking to move him to the front office and is seeking a new head coach.
		Tomjanovich is currently battling bladder cancer, but it has not been communicated to me as having been his decision.
		Tomjanovich took over the Rockets from Don Chaney during the 1991-1992 season, and led them to 55 wins the very next season, followed by two straight championships.
	www.clutchcity.net /news/1100/rudy_t_out_as_rockets_coach (344 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Tomjanovich hoping to coach Bryant
		LOS ANGELES — Rudy Tomjanovich made it clear that Kobe Bryant will be the focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers' offense — if the All-Star free agent stays with the team.
		Tomjanovich coached the Rockets for 12 years before stepping down in May 2003 —; two months after being diagnosed with bladder cancer.
		Tomjanovich worked as a scout and consultant for the Rockets last season — his 34th year with the organization he joined in 1970 as the second overall selection in the NBA draft.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595076558,00.html (767 words)

	cbs2.com - Lakers Replace Jackson With Rudy Tomjanovich
		Tomjanovich was hired Friday to replace Phil Jackson, whose triangle offence often irked Bryant.
		Tomjanovich worked as a scout and consultant for the Rockets last season - his 34th year with the organization he joined in 1970 as the second overall selection in the NBA draft.
		Tomjanovich said Frank Hamblen, a holdover from Jackson's staff and longtime friend, will be a part of his coaching staff along with Larry Smith and Mike Wells.
	www.cbs2.com /topstories/topstoriesla_story_193022216.html (787 words)

	JS Online: Reliving fight that changed the game
		Rudy Tomjanovich returned to the court for a couple of seasons but retired because of nagging injuries.
		Tomjanovich could have died that night on the floor of the Forum and endured five surgeries and countless hours of pain.
		Tomjanovich retired in 1981, joined the Rockets as an assistant and in 1991 was named head coach, ushering in the era of Clutch City.
	www.jsonline.com /enter/books/nov02/94152.asp (1370 words)

	Rudy Tomjanovich resigns as Lakers coach
		Tomjanovich, shown during a Nov. 3, 2004 game, went 24-19 in his first year with the Lakers and had led the Houston Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995.
		Tomjanovich signed a $30 million, five-year contract last summer to replace Jackson, who left after guiding the Lakers to three NBA championships and a berth in the finals in his five years on the job.
		Tomjanovich addressed the team in an emotional meeting shortly before speaking to the media, and said the get-together with his players got quite emotional.
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2005-02/03/content_414694.htm (986 words)

	HOOPSWORLD.com \| Mitchell & Ness Throw Back: Rudy Tomjanovich (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rudy T began his illustrious career as a Rocket when the team, then the San Diego Rockets, drafted him with the second overall pick in the 1970 draft.
		Rudy T was next in line, and in his second full season as head coach the team won the NBA championship.
		Before all was said and done Rudy T amassed two NBA championships, an Olympic bronze medal as the head coach of Team USA 1998, an Olympic gold medal as head coach of Team USA in 2000, and a career winning percentage of 56% in 527 games behind the clipboard.
	www.hoopsworld.com /cgi-bin/news/exec/view.cgi?archive=59&num=15055&printer=1 (1187 words)

	Athletes - Rudy Tomjanovich
		Tomjanovich was born in Hamtramck, Michigan to a Croatian family.
		Tomjanovich was selected in the 1970 NBA Draft as the second pick by the San Diego Rockets (after 1971 the Houston Rockets), for whom he would play the entirety of his NBA playing career.
		Tomjanovich left the team after the 2002-03 season as he was recovering from bladder cancer.
	listing-index.ebay.com /athletes/Rudy_Tomjanovich.html (357 words)

	NBA Team History - History of NBA Basketball Teams, NBA History
		Rudy Tomjanovich had retired and moved into a scouting position, Calvin Murphy was on the bench, and Tom Henderson, Allen Leavell, Mike Dunleavy, and others shared the guard spots.
		Under the direction of Rudy Tomjanovich, the Rockets tied an NBA record with 15 straight victories to open the season, won 22 of their first 24, and captured the Midwest Division title at 58-24.
		As coach Rudy Tomjanovich became the all-time winningest coach in Rockets history, Olauwon, Drexler, Sam Cassell, Robert Horry and a cast of relative unknowns survived an injury-riddled regular season.
	www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /basketball_history/nbahistory_rockets.cfm (7167 words)

	ESPN.com: NBA - Tomjanovich diagnosed with cancerous bladder tumor
		Tomjanovich, 54, checked into Methodist Hospital Monday to undergo tests as his team headed to Seattle for Tuesday night's game against the Sonics, which he will miss.
		Tomjanovich was released from the hospital and was resting at home, the team said.
		Tomjanovich, who spent his entire 11-year playing career in Houston, never had missed a game in his 11-plus seasons as coach.
	espn.go.com /nba/news/2003/0318/1525568.html (417 words)

	ClutchFans - Running Plays Now For Yao? Not Yet, Says Rudy
		Rudy Tomjanovich says he can't wait to get Yao on the squad, but that doesn't mean the Rockets current plays and offense are designed with Yao in mind
		According to Rudy Wednesday, the team is focusing more on a motion-oriented offense, and surprisingly, they're not really running plays with the future five, or center, in mind.
		Rudy knows though that the transition for Yao, not just to the offense, will be a difficult one.
	www.clutchfans.net /news/1063/running_plays_now_for_yao__not_yet_says_rudy (335 words)

	Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich may resign
		Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovich continues to be bothered by a stomach virus and will miss his second straight game Tuesday because of the illness, but has also apparently considered resigning his position.
		Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovich continues to be bothered by a stomach virus and will miss his second straight game Feb. 1, 2005 because of the illness, but has also apparently considered resigning his position.
		ESPN reported that Tomjanovich was set to resign after Tuesday night's game against Portland, in part because of health-related issues, although it is not a recurrence of the bladder cancer that forced him to take a medical leave of absence as coach of the Houston Rockets during the 2002-03 season.
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2005-02/02/content_414316.htm (329 words)

	Sacramento Kings - It's been 25 years since Kermit Washington's devastating blow crushed the face of Rudy Tomjanovich. ...
		It's been 25 years since Washington nearly destroyed Rudy Tomjanovich's face with a devastating punch that Kings president Geoff Petrie still describes as the "single most serious event of that kind to ever happen in sports." A quarter century later, and the articulate, soft-spoken Washington still can't get a job in basketball.
		Tomjanovich spent two weeks in the hospital while nurses and family kept towels over the mirrors to hide his face from himself.
		Tomjanovich recovered, won a $3.2 million lawsuit from the Lakers and went on to coach the Rockets to an NBA title.
	www.sacbee.com /content/sports/basketball/kings/story/1535910p-1612430c.html (1304 words)

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		Tomjanovich replaces Phil Jackson, who, on June 18, agreed with the Lakers that he wouldn't return to the Los Angeles bench next season.
		Tomjanovich led the Houston Rockets to consecutive NBA titles in 1994 and 1995, but stepped down as the club's head coach in May 2003 after 12 years at the helm.
		A former player, Tomjanovich was chosen second overall by the San Diego Rockets in the 1970 draft and he started the franchise's first game in Houston on Oct. 14, 1971.
	www.cbc.ca /cgi-bin/templates/sportsView.cgi?/news/2004/07/09/Sports/040709tomjanovich (205 words)

	ESPN.com: NBA - Tomjanovich sidelined for rest of Rockets' trip
		Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich won't be rejoining the Rockets during their five-game West Coast trip while he continues to recover from a bladder biopsy.
		The team said Tomjanovich will begin "medical treatments once a week, beginning in two weeks," but the nature of the treatments was not specified.
		Tomjanovich missed that game and Wednesday's at Portland, the first games he's missed in his 11-plus seasons as coach.
	espn.go.com /nba/news/2003/0320/1526539.html (486 words)

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