Background
Motta, John Richard was born on September 3, 1931 in Salt Lake City. Son of Ambrose and Zelda (Squires) Motta.
Motta, John Richard was born on September 3, 1931 in Salt Lake City. Son of Ambrose and Zelda (Squires) Motta.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1953. Master of Arts, Utah State University, 1960.
Junior high school basketball coach, Grace, Idaho, 1953; high school basketball coach, Grace, 1956-1959; basketball coach, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah., 1961-1968; basketball coach, Chicago Bulls, 1969-1976; general manager, director player personnel, Chicago Bulls, 1973-1976; coach, Washington Bullets, 1976-1980; coach, Dallas Mavericks, 1980-1987; commentator, Detroit Pistons, 1987-1989; coach, Sacramento Kings, 1990-1991; associate professor, Utah State University, since 1991; head coach, Dallas Mavericks, since 1994.
Served with United States Air Force, 1954-1956.
Married Janice Fraser, June 4, 1954. Children: Kip A., Jodi, Kirt Glen.