Dick Motta, left, talks over a play with Denver Nuggets guard Mark Jackson during the team's practice early Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996 as they prepare for a game against the winless Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Motta was named head coach of the Nuggets after the practice in Denver's McNichols Sports Arena, succeeding Bernie Bickerstaff who will return to his duties as club president.
David Zalubowski, Associated Press
Dick Motta, left, talks over a play with Denver Nuggets guard Mark Jackson during the team's practice early Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996 as they prepare for a game against the winless Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.