Chapter 17 The Headbutt

For Jack Ramsey, the significant challenges of being an NBA coach were not only the physical and the mental toll but also the increasingly rapid tactical and rule changes within the League. For a 60-year-old man with not much hair left on his head, this was obviously not an easy feat.

In the relatively simple tactical milieu of the 60s, Jack Ramsey could juggle multiple roles. He was young, physically fit, mentally agile, with an exceptional memory—capable of multitasking efficiently and effectively.

Just like Red Auerbach, he took on the roles of general manager, scout, coach, and team leader, also adding cheerleading to his responsibilities.

By the 70s, he became a full-time head coach, with the team setting up specialized positions for general manager and scouts, and also providing assistant coaches to support Ramsey's work.