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.
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