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NBA: Best player and coach pairing from each team’s history

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LOS ANGELES - MARCH 2: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with head coach Gregg Popovich during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 106-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - MARCH 2: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with head coach Gregg Popovich during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 106-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Best coach/player pairing in Sacramento Kings history: Rick Adelman & Chris Webber

The NCAA basketball legend and leader of the Fab Five, Chris Webber, was still waiting to make an impact on the league when he arrived in Sacramento. Only reaching one All-Star game in his first six seasons, Webber knew he had more to prove.

Joining the Sacramento Kings in the 1998-99 NBA season, Webber averaged 20.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game in just 42 games played. This was enough for him to earn his first All-NBA selection. This was only the beginning for Webber, who would continue to thrive under Adelman.

The next five-years were very successful for both Adelman and Webber. The Kings won a franchise-record 61 games in the 2001-02 season, falling jus tone game short of reaching the NBA finals. In total, Webber notched four All-Star appearances and four All-NBA selections during this time.

Overall, Adelman posted a solid 395-229 record during his time in Sacramento. He won many Coach of the Month awards and is likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Perhaps if Adelman and Webber spent more time together, they could have accomplished more.