| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LARRYBIRD | NBA Coach of the Year in 1998 |
| PATRILEY | Two-time NBA Coach of the Year |
| RILEY | Three-time NBA Coach of the Year Pat |
| UTAH | Loser in the 1998 NBA finals |
| SOSA | One of Sports Illustrated's two Sportsmen of the Year in 1998 |
| ONEAL | NBA Rookie of the Year in 1993 |
| IVERSON | NBA Rookie of the Year in 1997 |
