ALBA, Texas — Carroll Dawson, an Alba native who was instrumental in leading the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships, passed away on Monday, the team announced.
He was 86. No other details of his death were given.
“The Rockets family mourns the loss of beloved former coach and general manager, Carroll Dawson, affectionately known as ‘CD,’” the team said.
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