However , only two games into the season , it was obvious he was unable to continue , and he stepped down in favor of assistant Press Maravich .
He began the 1964 - 65 season even though he was suffering from inoperable cancer .
Only two games into the season , it was obvious he was unable to continue , and he stepped down in favor of assistant Press Maravich .
He began the 1964 - 65 season even though he was suffering from inoperable cancer .