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Talking current coaches here. We can update this from what Nas mentioned in the Wolves thread. Who ya got?


1. Popovich


















2. Rick Carlisle
3. Brad Stephens
4. Eric Spoelstra
5. Tom Thibodeau

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I would probably put Stevens #2. At some point it's "what have you done for me lately" when rating Carlisle.

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I agree on the top 5, but would have a different order.

1. Popp
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I'm just glad no one puts Kerr in the top 5

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I would probably put Stevens #2. At some point it's "what have you done for me lately" when rating Carlisle.

Last year and this year the Mavs have had arguably the least talented team in the NBA. Before last year, his record and resume was unassailable. This year his team is total dogshit and yet is still a better defensive team than almost half the league. He's the goods.

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I'm just glad no one puts Kerr in the top 5

I like him a lot but it's just impossible to grade him, especially since Walton did so well in his absence.

Spoelstra probably wouldnt have made my top 10 when LeBron was on the team. He showed what he was about last season though.

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I'm just glad no one puts Kerr in the top 5

I like him a lot but it's just impossible to grade him, especially since Walton did so well in his absence.

Spoelstra probably wouldnt have made my top 10 when LeBron was on the team. He showed what he was about last season though.


Completely agree. Spoelstra is the goods. Riley and Ainge had great eyes.

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Kerr would be 6 on my list, but it is really hard to judge him with his team. He could be a top 3 coach or he could be a out of the top 10. Need to see him after this great run of superstars.

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 Post subject: Re: Top 5 NBA Coaches
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Popovich
Carlisle
Stephens
Doc Rivers
Stan Van Gundy.

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FF used to be a Doc lover too. Never been a fan and he's been getting exposed every year since the last trip to the Finals.

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Nas wrote:
FF used to be a Doc lover too. Never been a fan and he's been getting exposed every year since the last trip to the Finals.

Yeah, it's hard to argue now. I guess it was more of "perfect coach for the right team at the right time" a la Ditka than it was Doc actually being a good coach.

Still, his Celtics never lost a playoff series in which all five starters were healthy. He did an amazing job with that team.

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Nas wrote:
FF used to be a Doc lover too. Never been a fan and he's been getting exposed every year since the last trip to the Finals.


His best players were injured during each postseason that he has been the coach of the Clippers.

I don't fault guys for that.

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I think I would rate Kerr slightly higher than all you


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I think I would rate Kerr slightly higher than all you

Your dime your dance floor, amigo.

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Where does D'Antoni fit? He created the offensive system that is all the rage currently. Never been a huge fan but Houston's whole last season was better than the sum of the parts.

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Where does D'Antoni fit? He created the offensive system that is all the rage currently. Never been a huge fan but Houston's whole last season was better than the sum of the parts.

I'd have him in my 10-15 range most likely. Good regular season coach. I think you can throw out the Knicks years since they are the Knicks.

Can't put a coach in the top 10 if he consistently underachieves in the postseason though.

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I think I would rate Kerr slightly higher than all you

Your dime your dance floor, amigo.



Well, I do agree with the general consensus that mainly has Popp, Stephens , Carlisle, Spoelstea in the top 4 but I do think he's 5 or 6 at worst. I think he does a good job juggling minutes and egos and does make some bold moves at times...he's played younger players in key situations like Bell on Xmas day. He keeps everyone engaged


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"Doc Rivers" :lol: :lol:

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"Doc Rivers" :lol: :lol:

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"Doc Rivers" :lol: :lol:

“Don't bow down to critics who have not themselves written great masterpieces.”
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Masterpieces have expiration dates. His last masterpiece was ten years ago. Nothing since then. He also crossed a line when he traded for his son.

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"Doc Rivers" :lol: :lol:

“Don't bow down to critics who have not themselves written great masterpieces.”
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Masterpieces have expiration dates. His last masterpiece was ten years ago. Nothing since then. He also crossed a line when he traded for his son.

:(

That was supposed to bait you into giving your own top 5. You continue to disappoint me my friend.

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Also, I don’t think masterpieces have expiration dates :lol:

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Spoelstra and Rivers should be nowhere near Top 5 lists.

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Spoelstra and Rivers should be nowhere near Top 5 lists.

What’s the argument against Spoelstra?

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FavreFan wrote:
veganfan21 wrote:
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"Doc Rivers" :lol: :lol:

“Don't bow down to critics who have not themselves written great masterpieces.”
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Masterpieces have expiration dates. His last masterpiece was ten years ago. Nothing since then. He also crossed a line when he traded for his son.

:(

That was supposed to bait you into giving your own top 5. You continue to disappoint me my friend.


Quotes from poets are for metrosexuals suffering identify crises. Just be direct.

In no order:

Pop
Thibs
Carlisle
Kerr
Stevens

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Spoelstra and Rivers should be nowhere near Top 5 lists.

What’s the argument against Spoelstra?

For me, it comes down to two things:

1) Outside of the LeBron years, he is 234-210 for a .527 winning percentage. Not terrible, but considering some of the players he had at the time, not great. Additionally, in those same 5 seasons, he missed the playoffs twice and went 11-15 in the other 3 postseasons.

2) LeBron thinks he sucks, and when it comes to basketball I trust LeBron.

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Spoelstra and Rivers should be nowhere near Top 5 lists.

What’s the argument against Spoelstra?

For me, it comes down to two things:

1) Outside of the LeBron years, he is 234-210 for a .527 winning percentage. Not terrible, but considering some of the players he had at the time, not great. Additionally, in those same 5 seasons, he missed the playoffs twice and went 11-15 in the other 3 postseasons.

2) LeBron thinks he sucks, and when it comes to basketball I trust LeBron.

I would need a source for #2 and I disagree entirely with your conclusion to #1.

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I am not sure superstars should be trusted on their opinions on coaches.

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I am not sure superstars should be trusted on their opinions on coaches.


Why? Their voices absolutely mean a lot.

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I am not sure superstars should be trusted on their opinions on coaches.


Why? Their voices absolutely mean a lot.

Sure their voices me a lot, but many times they see things completely selfishly. A good coach is not judged just through the eyes of the best player, but by the entire team

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