Mototaka Kohama, affectionately known as the ¡°Godfather of Japanese basketball,¡± died on Thursday. He was 84.
Kohama passed away from pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital. He had been battling cancer.
The coaching legend¡¯s lifelong passion for the game inspired generations of players and coaches in Japan. Blessed with an infectious spirit and a never-ending quest for knowledge, he remained actively interested in the game until the end of his life.
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