Overview
- Moe died Tuesday in San Antonio at age 87, reported to have passed peacefully with his wife Jane, according to former Nugget Bill Hanzlik.
- He coached Denver from 1980 to 1990 with 432 wins and nine playoff appearances, steering a pass‑and‑cut attack that led the NBA in scoring six times and earned him Coach of the Year in 1988.
- His franchise wins record in Denver stood for 34 years before Michael Malone surpassed it in 2024.
- Moe compiled a 628–529 record over 15 NBA seasons with the Spurs, Nuggets and 76ers, ranking 19th all-time in coaching victories.
- Tributes from former players and coaches, including Hanzlik and George Karl, accompanied mentions of his honors such as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (1997), New York City Basketball Hall of Fame (1998) and the NBA’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2018).