Former Houston Rockets coach Bill Fitch passed away Wednesday at his home in Conroe, Texas. He was 89.
The team tweeted out a statement:
The Houston Rockets are saddened to learn of the passing of former Hall Of Fame coach Bill Fitch, and send our thoughts and condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/24Mrmx6jtr
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 3, 2022
While Fitch’s greatest coaching achievement of his career came against the Rockets by winning the 1981 NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics, Fitch enjoyed five successful seasons in Houston.