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Detroit Pistons President, Joe Dumars, back left, and new head coach Rick Carlisle, right, during Carlisle’s introduction press conference at The Palace n Auburn Hills, Mich. on Friday May 25, 2001.
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Detroit Pistons coach Rick Carlisle is named NBA Coach of the Year for the 2001-02 season and accepts the Red Auerbach Trophy at the Palace of Auburn Hills, May 7, 2002. At right is former Pistons coach Chuck Daly.
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Detroit Pistons coach Rick Carlisle speaks with guard Chucky Atkins during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Palace of Auburn Hills, May 8, 2003.
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Rick Carlisle led the Pacers to 181 wins over four seasons, from 2003-07.
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle pointed out a possible foul to a referee during the last game of the season as they took on Washington on April 18,2007 at Conseco Fieldhouse. (Matt Detrich / The Indianapolis Star)
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Dallas coach Rick Carlisle walks away from the bench after timeout during Game 4 of the first round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Oklahoma City won 119-108. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
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Nov 20, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) and forward Dwight Powell (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Luka Doncic (77) and head coach Rick Carlisle during the game between the Mavericks and the Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Phoenix won 99-87.
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells at the referees during the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. the Suns defeat the Mavericks 97-91.
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26. Dallas Mavericks (6-17) | Last week: 26 – Rick Carlisle became the third active head coach to reach 700 wins on Saturday, when his Mavs downed the Clippers by 26 points. Gregg Popovich (1,165) and Doc Rivers (812) are the other two.
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle directs his team against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. April 9, 2017.
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Rick Carlisle celebrates with the Larry O’Brien trophy as Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler, right, look on after the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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May 25, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells at his team in the huddle during a timeout in the third quarter of game five against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference Finals of the 2011 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Mavs beat the Thunder 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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May 25, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle in the third quarter of game five against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference Finals of the 2011 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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May 17, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd (2) and head coach Rick Carlisle (center) talk strategy during the fourth quarter of game one of the western conference finals of the 2011 NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 121-112.
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May 25, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (left) head coach Rick Carlisle (center) and forward Dirk Nowitzki celerbate a victory after game five against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference Finals of the 2011 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Mavs beat the Thunder 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Rick Carlisle, Indiana head coach, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 109-107.
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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle smiles during practice at the Ascension St. Vincent Center on Dec. 19, 2021.
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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle walks onto the court during a timeout Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. Indiana Pacers defeated t the New York Knicks, 98-111.
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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle speaks to spectators during Pacers FanJam on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers’ head coach Rick Carlisle, from left, draft pick Isaiah Jackson, president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard, draft pick Chris Duarte, and general manager Chad Buchanan respond to the media’s questions during a press conference at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis, Friday, July 30, 2021.
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Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle during the second quarter of the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle points out a possible foul to a referee during the last game of the season as they took on Washington on Wednesday evening, April 18,2007 at Conseco Fieldhouse. (Matt Detrich / The Indianapolis Star)
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Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talks to guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first quarter of the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 6, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addresses the media in a press conference during practice day prior to the In-Season Tournament semi-finals at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 11: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers speaks to his team during a timeout in the third quarter in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 11: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts after a call following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gestures during the first half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle yells to his team during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 130-121.
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May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts to a foul call Monday, May 27, 2024, against the Pacers during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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