Kurt Rambis gets clotheslined by Celtics power forward Kevin McHale in Game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals on a fastbreak layup. (Peter Read Miller / Getty Images)
As interim coach in the 1998-99 season, Kurt Rambis had to deal with the antics of forward Dennis Rodman, who would be waived from the team in April. (Bob Galbraith / Associated Press)