John Kundla
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John Albert Kundla (born July 3, 1916 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, United States) is a former professional and college basketball coach. The highly successful coach of the old Minneapolis Lakers, the first dynasty in NBA history, Kundla guided the George Mikan-led Lakers to five NBA titles in six years. All told, he coached 11 years in Minneapolis, with an NBA record of 423-302. He later coached for nine more years at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota.
| Wins | Loses | Win Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 302 | (.583) | Coached Minneapolis to five NBA championships in six seasons from 1948-49 through 1953-54 ... Served 11 years as NBA head coach ... His 1949-50 Minneapolis team recorded fourth-best home winning percentage in NBA history (.868/30-1) ... Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. |

