![]() With the Dallas Mavericks, he helped rebuild a team that started off with 16 wins his first year, into a perennial playoff contender for years to come, with players like Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Michael Finley.Īlthough he never won a title, he got really close and unfortunately couldn’t beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. His next stop was with the Golden State Warriors where he turned Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin into a terrific trio that wreaked havoc across the league with their fast-paced run and gun style offense. Unfortunately, they were unable to win a title, and couldn’t get past the powerhouses of the east, like the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. In the 1980s, he coached the Milwaukee Bucks during some of their best years in franchise history, making the playoffs nine times in 11 seasons. He was the frontman for some incredible teams over the years. ![]() For 31 seasons with multiple franchises, and in multiple eras, Don Nelson’s influence on the game of basketball cannot be understated. Here is my list of the top 10 coaches in NBA history.Īlthough he never won a title, he is certainly worthy of being on the list. Buckle up and get ready for a history lesson. This list below pays homage to basketball from its infancy to the present day. Over the years the NBA has been graced with some incredible coaches who have had a profound influence on the evolution of the game. Last season in honor of the 75th anniversary of the NBA a list was released of the 15 best coaches of all time, in no particular order.
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