Overview
- Adubato’s family confirmed on social media that he died Thursday at age 87, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
- The Orlando Magic and the DeVos family issued condolences, noting his roles as assistant (1994–97), interim head coach in 1997, and radio analyst from 2005 to 2020.
- The NBA posted a remembrance on X acknowledging his four-decade coaching career across multiple franchises and leagues, and the Liberty also honored his legacy.
- As head coach of the New York Liberty from 1999 to 2004, he went 100–78 with three trips to the WNBA Finals and set the franchise mark for games coached.
- He previously served as interim coach of the Pistons in 1979–80, led the Mavericks from 1989 to 1993, worked with the Knicks and Cavaliers, coached the Mystics, and is survived by his wife, Carol.