11 Facts About Ron Rothstein

Ronald L Rothstein was born on December 27,1942 and is an American former professional basketball coach and college basketball player, who has led many different NBA teams.

Ron Rothstein served as the first head coach for the Miami Heat, and later coached the Detroit Pistons.

Ron Rothstein has coached in the Women's National Basketball Association.

At Rhode Island, Rothstein was team captain as a senior and graduated in 1964 with a degree in physical education.

In 1966, Ron Rothstein earned his master's in physical education from Hunter College.

Ron Rothstein began his coaching career in 1966 at Eastchester High School in Eastchester, New York and would remain until 1976.

Ron Rothstein then became assistant coach at NCAA Division III Upsala College for one season and then worked as head coach at New Rochelle High School of New Rochelle, New York from 1976 to 1978.

In 1979, Ron Rothstein signed as a scout for the Atlanta Hawks and was named assistant coach in July 1983.

Ron Rothstein was signed as an assistant for the Detroit Pistons in 1986 before becoming the first coach in Heat history.

Ron Rothstein coached the Heat for three seasons, never leading them to a winning record.

On January 3,2007, Ron Rothstein was named as the interim head coach of the Miami Heat in place of Pat Riley, who took a leave of absence for knee and hip surgery.