During the 1981 season , the Cleveland Cavaliers hired him as the third head coach that season , but was fired with a 9 - 32 record before the season ended .
In 1978 , Daly joined the NBA 's Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach .
During the 1981 season , the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Daly as the third head coach that season , but was fired with a 9 - 32 record before the season ended .
In 1978 , Daly joined the NBA 's Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach .