No. And he got all of his wins against D1 schools unlike Bobby B. They end up getting poor results. During those 22-plus years, he had exactly one losing season and never changed his hard-edged, no-nonsense style. His longevity and continuous success are simply unrivaled, and he is the only active coach on this list. There were times where it appeared Anthony Mason and Charles Oakley were playing rugby while everyone else was playing basketball. Bill Fitch Spoelstra won two championships and made four Finals appearances with the Heat and I felt he had one of the toughest tasks of any coach in history. Gregg Popovich has won 50 or more games in 19 of his 23 seasons as the San Antonio Spurs' head coach. That memorable stretch included three trips to the Western Conference Finals and two appearances in the NBA Finals. I just wouldn’t ask him to run my front office. This list includes the date of hiring and the performance record of National Basketball Association head coaches. If a coach produces more useful players, then those players are going to be given more of the finite number of minutes that an NBA coach has to give out. Canadian basketball community believes Nash has tools to be successful NBA coach. It's easy to dismiss his NBA record for coaching wins (since surpassed by Don Nelson) as the result of mere longevity. Red Auerbach is known for his nine straight conference titles and eight straight NBA Championships, but here’s another number you should know about the Celtics legend: zero. (Photo by Ringo Chiu/Zuma Press/Icon Sportswire), Teams coached: Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles ClippersRegular season record: 943-681 (.581)Postseason record: 91-89NBA Championships: 1. He complains. Over the last few weeks, NBA teams have been overhauling their rosters, signing free agents, making trades, and locking up their draft picks to contracts. He finished with a .535 winning percentage in the pros. Nelson, who was pushed out the door by Golden State's new owners, is probably done... Jerry Sloan (1,221-803, 60.3%). The former three-point specialist has guided the Warriors to five conference titles and three NBA Championships during his first six seasons on the bench. His fifth championship, with Dwyane Wade and Shaq in 2006, was a mix of the two styles. Winning Philosophies of 7 Legendary Coaches Strong leaders inspire their players to perform their best--often through a clear guiding philosophy. Don’t let Gene Shue’s 861 career losses and sub .500 record fool you into thinking he was a second-rate coach. Found inside – Page 123He moved on and became one of the most successful NBA coaches. One of my favorite quotes is one of Coach Rudy's, which I think pretty much sums up who he ... Bill Fitch was the antithesis of another coach on our list, Phil Jackson. One of the toughest roles to evaluate in sports is the impact of the coach. You’re not winning a championship without elite talent. Gregg Popovich – $11 Million. ", Head coach Hubie Brown of the Memphis Grizzles. His 1,332 total coaching wins in the NBA was a record when he retired but is now 2nd all-time behind Don Nelson. Those traits could help the Pacers defense, which allowed 115.3 points per game and was ranked 25th last season. (Photo by Icon Sports Media), Teams coached: Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Memphis GrizzliesRegular season record: 528-559 (.486)Postseason record: 31-32 (.492)NBA Championships: 0. Impatient owners and fans. So much of coaching success in the modern NBA depends on getting superstars to play cohesively. First on our list is, as mentioned, the current incumbent won his third trophy in the 2014 Champions League final. Chris Collins – Salary $1.4 Million. Considered the most successful coach in Seton Hall history, he was aptly named their “Coach of the Century.” ... After a couple of years on The NBA on TNT, Carlesimo returned to coaching … It may seem counterintuitive, but you have to be an exceptional coach (or exceptionally good at blackmail) to lose 1,000 games. That lengthy span speaks volumes about his longevity as well as Brown’s ability to relate to players from multiple generations. Red Holzman is one of the longest serving coaches in Knicks history. Known for his time coaching the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan’s consistency as head coach of the Karl Malone and John Stockton-led Jazz was notable. The coach with the most championships in NBA history, Phil Jackson managed to win 11 rings over 20 seasons as a head coach. They have won 17 NBA … A former NBA player, Hannum is one of just a few coaches to win a championship with two different franchises. Before the jump to the NBA Warkentien had a very successful career in college basketball, coaching several Southern California college basketball teams before joining the staff of UNLV as an assistant coach under the legendary Jerry Tarkanian. Do Not Sell my Personal Info. Though he never won a championship as a coach, Nelson’s impact on the league is significant and has provided a plethora of moments in the NBA. His career in the NBA started as a scout with the Seattle Supersonics in 1991. His teams always played hard. Philip Douglas Jackson (Action, The Zen Master, Bones, The Mop, The Happy Hooker) Born: September 17, 1945 in Deer Lodge, Montana High School: Williston in Williston, North Dakota College: University of North Dakota Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2007 As Player: 807 G, 6.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.1 APG (Full Record) He coached for three years, and that was enough for him. That was especially true in Philadelphia, where he inherited a 73-loss team in 1973 and turned it into a 50-win juggernaut four years later. Phil Jackson 2. Jackson retired with 11 championships, two more than Red Auerbach, but it's not only those rings that separate him from the other 300-plus coaches in NBA history. Gene Shue. He relied more on traditional lineups and pick-and-roll sets than anyone else on our list. Phil Jackson understands this better than anyone on our list, and was able to parlay his deep knowledge of the human psyche into 11 championships. NBA & ABA Coach Directory. He managed to overcome an NBA Finals loss in 2011 and create a small ball lineup that made the Heat deadly for years. Considered the best team in NBA history, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls set a record with 72 regular-season victories and cruised their way through the postseason. Chicago won seven straight postseason games against teams that won 60 regular season games. Found insideHere are the worst Bulls coaches. 6. Jerry Sloan. Sloan ranks as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history for his work at Utah. A game plan for team players in every arena of life--business, family, sports--uses examples from the life of the great basketball coach to show how any group can combine strengths and talents and be successful. Reprint. He also successfully gained the respect of LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade after some bumps in the road initially. Found insideWhile on a medical elective overseas, Dr X met a very good teacher. ... To name two – Phil Jackson, one of the most successful NBA coaches, was mentored by ... Plenty of men on our list have won multiple NBA Coach of the Year Awards, but Hubie Brown is the only one who captured his 26 years apart. Indeed, it was Wilkens' calm and unflappable demeanor that made him such a successful coach for the long term. ABA Coach Register. His teams made the playoffs 10 out of 18 seasons. AP Photo/Mark Duncan. Today, I bid farewell to the @spurs.It’s been a dream to play for one of the most successful franchises in @NBA history & an honor to be part of the Spurs family. Hall of Famer Don Nelson is the winningest head coach in NBA history with 1,335 wins to his name. To better understand how coaches recruit players and ... and long-standing relationship with the college coaching community have made NCSA the largest and most successful … The former math teacher schooled his pupils in basketball fundamentals and took great pride in ensuring his squads were always well prepared. Seen as a disciplinarian, Fitch was also one of the first coaches to use videotape to scout and analyze opponents ahead of games. On this page: Found inside – Page 50Others in the Class of 2008 are ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale, Pat Riley, one of the most successful NBA coaches of all time, ... 1 on the all-time victories list â and were always been fun to watch. There are those who try to diminish Auerbach's coaching legacy by saying he rode Bill Russell's coattails to nine championships in 11 years, much as Phil Jackson is said to have benefited from the likes of Michael, Shaq and Kobe. In the NBA, so much of the credit is given to star players and rightfully so. Scott Davis. A former pro in the NBA and ABA, Karl’s revolutionary style of play on offense has had a huge impact on the NBA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire), Teams coached: Golden State WarriorsRegular season record: 337-138 (.709)Postseason record: 77-28 (.733)NBA Championships: 3. "The Czar of the Telestrator" is a former Coach of the Year and first rate tactician who guided the Hawks to four straight 50-win seasons from 1986-89. Teams coached: Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Charlotte BobcatsRegular season record: 1,327-1,011 (.568)Postseason record: 120-115 (.511)NBA Championships: 1. Found insideHe is one of the most successful and winningest NBA coaches of all time. He has eleven NBA championships to his credit. Phil Jackson has used the Art of ... Found insideJohn Lucas, the #1 draft pick in the NBA in 1976, has made a very successful career as an NBA coach and a life coach to athletes. John has a much publicized ... I know everything seems important but you just can't emphasize everything. The greatest coaches in NBA history must tick numerous boxes to feature in the best NBA coach of all time conversation. Gregg Popovich has served as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs for 24 years. Found inside – Page 28Glenn “Doc”Rivers was the NBA Coach of the Year in his first season as a head coach. ... When one examines the most successful black coaches in the NBA, ... By various means, they found ways to galvanize their teams and win games. But the road to a Larry O'Brien Trophy is … College: University of Portland. “A position opened up … He would not be the first one. Growing Up Great, by Butch Pierre, chronicles his lifelong love and coaching of basketball and serves as a template for moral and upright living, in and out of sports. A former five-time champion as a player, Kerr’s embrace of ball movement, and letting Draymond Green loose in the starting lineup were keys in transforming the Warriors into a perennial contender. Russell had an insane 22.5 rebound per game average for his career to go along with 15.1 points. The Pistons made the postseason every year that Daly coached the team. Jones, John Kundla, Flip Saunders, Brad Stevens, Stan Van Gundy, The recipient of the 2020 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, delivered one of the most memorable sound bites in NBA history, he didn’t bother drawing up plays or coming up with intricate strategies to stop the other team, The former math teacher schooled his pupils in basketball fundamentals, Mike Fratello and his immaculate mane would come in first, responsible for inventing the morning shootaround. Even Jacque Vaughn has extracted more effort out of a bad Orlando team than many coaches could have. The eight-time All-Star led L.A. to 33 consecutive wins and the franchise’s first title in 19 years. NBA Coach Register. They never tuned him out. He ranks 75 th all time in NCAA Division I history, according to the NCAA . High School: Jesuit High School in Beaverton, Oregon. The former All-Star forward guided the Rockets to a pair of championships in his first three full seasons on the bench, and delivered one of the most memorable sound bites in NBA history when he encouraged fans to, "never underestimate the heart of a champion." Just ask any successful college or NBA coach. Eric Gay / AP Photo. The former NBA guard who spent most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks also represented the US national team in 1982 FIFA World Championship in which he bagged the silver medal for the nation. Gregg Popovich. His Real Madrid side triumphed 4-1 over local rivals, Atletico Madrid, after Sergio Ramos scored a late equaliser in injury time. Hayes pulled down more amassed more than 27,000 career points and 16,000 career rebounds in his Hall of Fame career. The all-time leader in coaching wins with 1,332, Nelson’s creation of the point forward position in Milwaukee was revolutionary and an example of his innovation in the evolution of the NBA offense. The three-time Coach of the Year rose to fame as the architect of the Showtime Lakers, whose aesthetically pleasing fastbreak approach led to four championships. "Daddy Rich" was so committed to being the best dresser in the NBA that he used to send out scouts for the express purpose of reporting on what rival coaches were wearing. You don’t need to have a doctorate to coach in the NBA, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Though 2019-20 has not been a season to remember for North Carolina, Williams has been one of the most consistently successful head coaches in … However, he was remarkably consistent. In the first part of a two part episode, Coby Karl sits down with his mentor, Coach Jackson, to learn more about his authentic and, at times, maverick nature. 2021 NBA Head Coaching Carousel Recap. Look out for Becky Hammon next. Fitch might be the only coach on this list with a losing overall record (.460 winning percentage), but he’s deserving. The 2009 NBA Coach of the Year led the Cavaliers from 2005-10 and 2013-14, including a trip to the 2007 NBA Finals, and coached Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers from 2011-12. He also stood up for black players in one of the most crucial times in the sport. In Milwaukee, he created the "point forward" concept that many teams use today, and he was the first to embrace "Hack-a-Shaq". Portland has yet to recapture the winning magic from Ramsay’s days manning the sideline. Sloan guided the Jazz to 47 wins or more for every season from 1990-98. He also stressed conditioning more than his contemporaries and instilled a team-first dynamic that never wavered, regardless of personnel. The Hannibal, Missouri native is still a very big deal in Phoenix, where he led the Suns to a 341-208 record and five straight playoff appearances. Jackson has the highest win percentage (70.4 percent) of any coach that has coached at least 1,000 games. Found inside – Page 143Say that in the NBA and often the coach will be the one headed for the ... is one of the NBA's most successful coaches, but he's something ofa dinosaur. The acerbic basketball lifer is the only coach in history to win an NCAA title and an NBA Championship. The Hall of Famer retired with the second most career victories in league history and continued to influence the game for decades later as his protégé, Phil Jackson, won 11 titles while tapping into his vast teachings and defensive schemes. Found insideThe NBA agreed to adopt four of the six existing ABA teams: the Denver Nuggets, ... In the last two decades Jackson was the most successful coach in ... 85001-85046+85048+85050-85051+85053-85055+85060-85076+85078-85080+85082+85083+85085-85086+85097-85098. Identifying rising stars isn't easy, but here's who coaches think could be … Wilkens won Coach of the Year in 1994 and is one of just a few to make the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach. Top 10 NBA coaches of all time Lenny Wilkens (1,332-1,155, 53.6%). Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. They know their x’s and o’s, of course, but they’re also adept at managing personalities and finding ways to motivate their players over the course of a long season. Coach's challenge success rate less than 50% in its first season in the NBA. Dick Umile is the most successful worst coach of all time, if there is such a thing. Few coaches have done more to change the way the game is played than Mike D’Antoni. He won with finesse (the Showtime Lakers), then won with power (Pat Ewing's Knicks and Alonzo Mourning's Heat). Found inside... and then use further testing and measurement to put that player in a role where he or she can be most successful. For example, a coach for the NBA might ... Kentucky is unequivocally the most successful and consistent program in college basketball in the past 10 years, the past 20, 30, 40, 60 and even 80 years. Leadership Analysis Mike Krzyzewski and Bob Knight are undeniably the most successful coaches to ever emerge from the player-coach lineage that is so often seen in college basketball. Found inside – Page 15The future highly successful NBA coach The first Boston title under Heinsohn , earned during was picked up off waivers ( at Tom Heinsohn's suggestion ) the ... His most successful season came in 2004-05, when he started 27 games and averaged a career-best 9.5 points and 5.0 assists for the Charlotte Bobcats. No flash, all substance â a quiet excellence that has resulted in four championships so far. Found inside – Page 61In 1950 , he became the head coach of the Boston Celtics . ... but he is best remembered as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history . As of 2021, … Phil Jackson. He is currently playing for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Inside the pursuit of one of the NBA's most elusive positions — a coaching job. Many reasons, in fact. It was seldom pretty, but New York’s down-and-dirty approach lead to a .680 winning percentage and an Eastern Conference Championship. Active coaches are listed in bold. He is both an exceptional leader and self-made man whose ability to motivate and inspire young men is unsurpassed. In A Passion to Lead, he shares the fundamental principles that have allowed him to have an impact on so many. The well-traveled Motta was a former Coach of the Year who enjoyed his finest moment in 1978 when he led the underdog Washington Bullets past the Seattle SuperSonics to capture the franchise’s first – and thus far only - NBA Championship. Having David Robinson and Tim Duncan on his roster certainly helped, but "Pop" is also an exceptional manager of talent who has consistently found ways to unify players from all over the globe. Found insideScott was arguably the most successful coach in Detroit professional sports at that ... and he introduced the leisure suit to the NBA coaching wardrobe. Each team is entitled to one challenge in the game (regardless of whether the challenge is successful). A member of the Suns Ring of Honor, John MacLeod compiled a stellar 579-543 with Phoenix from 1973-87 and led the team to the NBA Finals in 1976. Lenny Wilkens is 2nd all time in NBA wins as a head coach with 1,332. No one in NBA history has coached more games than Lenny Wilkens, whose 2,487 game career mark is well ahead of everyone on our list. Lenny is also the winner of the Chuck Day Lifetime Achievement Award for his incredible coaching performance in 2010/11 NBA season. From 1983 to 1988, the Celtics never won less than 57 games with Jones on the bench. 4. He’s a key factor in the modern-day NBA dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors. Center Bill Russell is well-known as one of the greatest and most successful players in NBA history, at a time when he and Wilt Chamberlain were two of the few truly dominant centers. In order to be a great coach in college you need to be an excellent tactician and recruiter, but in order to excel in the NBA you need to be an excellent mediator. And when you work in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, looking good never hurts. Gregg Popovich may not be much of an interview, but he is one hell of a coach. Sure, he coached enormous talent, but he also managed enormous egos and earned ultimate respect from his players â the toughest part of being a coach in the modern era. MORE: NBA Draft 2016 winners and losers. Teams coached: Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston RocketsRegular season record: 672-527 (.560)Postseason record: 54-56 (.491)NBA Championships: 0. That physical team mixed in with the offensive brilliance of Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas propelled the Pistons to back-to-back championships in 1989 and 1990. Teams coached: Baltimore Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, Washington Bullets, Los Angeles ClippersRegular season record: 784-861 (.477)Postseason record: 30-47 (.390)NBA Championships: 0. The coach took a team with key pillars Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas to new heights while promoting ball movement and teamwork. A former Coach of the Year and NBA Champion, Rivers would be much higher on our list were it not for the fact that he’s also the only coach in NBA history to lose three playoff series in which his team was up 3-1. He is also the most successful coach in New York's history winning two NBA championships. Ability to teach the game of Basketball. Here are … "Make those stiffs run around and chase you on defense a little bit, and you too can win a few games. NBA Coach Register. But hey, Red Auerbach and Phil Jackson needed great players to produce their dynasties too. Many of Dr. Jack’s records have been broken since he retired in 1988, but his ability to pull off wide lapels and checkered slacks will never be equaled. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon Sportswire), Teams coached: Miami HeatRegular season record: 567-392 (.591)Postseason record: 85-54 (.612)NBA Championships: 2. Red Auerbach Auerbach sitting next to Bill Russell in 1956 Auerbach did the impossible when he led the Boston Celtics... 3. Coaches Index. Whether it was his run with the Supersonics that led to an NBA Finals appearance in 1996 or his other Conference Finals appearances with the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, Karl has definitely made the teams he’s coached better on every occasion. Stevens hired former Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka as the 18th head coach in Celtics franchise history. A disciple of Pat Riley, Spoelstra faced the pressure to live up to Riley’s success. Ability to develop players’ individual skills. He then spent four seasons with the Knicks, whom he moulded into the toughest, dirtiest team in recent memory. Auerbach was a pioneer, introducing the sixth man role into basketball and promoting the use of the fastbreak as a way to score easy baskets before defenses were set. The man in charge of the San Antonio Spurs for more than 20 years, Gregg Popovich led the team to 5 titles (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) and is considered to be one of the best coaches ever. No one... 2. The progressive bench boss turned Paul Pressy into the league’s first "point forward", he frequently ran out three-guard sets long before it became commonplace, and he eschewed traditional pivot-clogging centers in favor of fast-paced lineups capable of scoring points in bunches. Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. Look at his record -- most bowl wins, only coach to win all four majors, winningest coach, etc. His tactics have yet to produce a championship, but they have led to three 60-win seasons and a pair of NBA Coach of the Year awards. Teams coached: San Antonio SpursRegular season record: 1,277-614 (.675)Postseason record: 170-114 (.599)NBA Championships: 5. Three titles and five straight NBA Finals appearances are rare. Combine his Zen Master persona with his unmatched success, and you have a coach who's truly one of a kind. That’s where the coach comes in. Teams coached: Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Buffalo Braves, Kansas City Kings, San Antonio SpursRegular season record: 832-775 (.518)Postseason record: 35-49 (.417)NBA Championships: 0. “Throughout his NBA coaching career, Dick Helm embodied everything that a world class Assistant Coach brings to the game. Hamilton, 72, is also one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division I history with 579 wins over 33 seasons. Pop has won five championships, all with the Spurs. They all have the same goal — win an NBA championship. Danny Ainge retired as Boston Celtics president of basketball operations and the team promoted former head coach Brad Stevens to Ainge’s job. The NBA may not have a Black Monday like the NFL, but lots of coaches have lost their jobs during the 2021 NBA Playoffs. And they won, which is why Sloan had the same job security as a Supreme Court justice until finally resigning last season. 10. Teams coached: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles LakersRegular season record: 527-416 (.559)Postseason record: 51-39 (.567)NBA Championships: 2. Now, he’s on a quest to take the Los Angeles Clippers to capture his second championship. But Sloan stayed in Salt Lake City longer than most NBA owners. So here are the 20 most successful coaches of all time, ranked by number of serious trophies won. His style wasn’t too shabby either. Their 2011 title is all the sweeter because the Mavs were heavy underdogs who overcame a 2-1 deficit to the star-studded Heat to win the NBA Finals in six games. Though he’s only been a head coach for six seasons, Kerr’s list of achievements in this short amount of time is amazing. A standout 2014/15 season led Morrison to coach the D-League Select team at the NBA Summer League. Rudy Tomjanovich’s coaching career wasn’t long, but it was spectacular. The former All-Star and two-time Coach of the Year specialized in taking over floundering teams and turning them into playoff contenders. It helped him get the attention and earn the respect of his star players. Get a copy of this book today to learn what made Pat Riley so great as a coach and as a leader. A member of the Suns Ring of Honor, John MacLeod compiled a stellar 579-543 with Phoenix from 1973-87 and led the team to the NBA Finals in 1976. #5 Lenny Wilkens Lenny Wilkens is 2nd all time in NBA wins as a head coach with 1,332 It takes more than great talent to win in the NBA; you also need a great coach. Honorable mention: Rick Adelman, Billy Cunningham, Red Holzman, George Karl, Doc Rivers, Rudy Tomjanovich. I am immensely grateful to everybody, to every member of the staff, to all my teammates, to all the coaches… His ability to wear so many hats is extraordinary in today’s era of increased specialization. That particular trip didn’t result in a trophy, but it did help cement his place as the most popular coach in franchise history. Found inside – Page 134The three most successful Eastern League coaches were Stan Novak, Earl “Chick” Craig, and Pete Monska. They, along with Rosenstein and White, comprise the ... Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images, don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion. Pat Chambers- Salary $0.9 Million. 2.) Most haven't lasted long. Now he is a head coach of Los Angeles Clippers. Found inside – Page 20While other nba coaches in contemporary times have produced dominating franchises, Auerbach is considered the most successful professional basketball coach ... The recipient of the 2020 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, Del Harris has spent the past 44 years in professional basketball, first as an assistant coach with the Utah Stars, and more recently as the vice president of the Mavericks' G League team, the Texas Legends. He’s the lone person in NBA history to have won Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, NBA Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year. Al Attles. Al Attles is one of the top NBA coaches of all time with a record of 557-518 during the regular season as the coach of the Golden ...Larry Costello. Larry Costello is one of the top NBA coaches of all time with a record of 430-300 during the regular season with the Milwaukee Bucks and the ...Alex Hannum. ...Bill Russell. ...K.C. ...Tom Heinsohn. ...More items... Though Kundla’s history predates me, I can respect what he did on and off the court. A coach of the year in 1964, Hannum’s accomplishments in the NBA were pretty underrated. Accolades: NBA Coach of the Year (1965), 11× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1957–1967), Top 10 Coaches in NBA History Red Auerbach was the first NBA coach to attain superstardom. If you include his four decades in Boston's front office as an expert talent evaluator, Red tops any list of the most influential non-players in the history of the game. 25 Greatest Coaches in NBA History 1. James Naismith, a Canadian-born American, invented the sport of basketball in 1891, and... Phil Jackson. (With the notable exception of the 2005-06 Knicks, who were a lost cause.) 23. FS1 | FOX | FOX News | Fox Corporation | FOX Sports Supports | FOX Deportes, ⢠and © 2020 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. The tendency of players to tune out coaches after a while. Despite being one of the biggest winners in basketball history, with nearly 1,500 victories as a college, ABA and NBA head coach, Brown seems permanently displeased. Fitzsimmons never did bring a title to the dessert, but he’s revered by fans as the second most successful coach in franchise history. Before Ramsay arrived, the Blazers had failed to make the postseason in their first six seasons as an NBA franchise. Championship level teams need a strategy, leadership, and teamwork to win. Teams coached: Detroit Pistons, New Jersey NetsRegular season record: 638-437 (.593)Postseason record: 75-51 (.595)NBA Championships: 2. 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