Ball So Hard: Coach You Want to Play For
Check out some of the top coaches in the league!
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Ball So Hard: Coach You Want to Play For - These coaches have been the guiding light for their franchises throughout the season and have also set the standard for teamwork and leadership amongst the team. (Photos from left: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images, Tom Hauck/Allsport, Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Mike Budenholzer - Mike Budenholzer played a pivotal role in building up the dynamite San Antonio Spurs dynasty. Under the reign of Popovich, he locked in four NBA championship wins that pushed his career forward and secured his position as the current head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. (Photos: Chris Covatta/Getty Images, Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Gregg Popovich - Gregg Popovich is not only the longest-tenured head coach in major professional sports, but also the third-winningest coach in NBA history. Popovich has earned five NBA titles within a 15-year span with the San Antonio Spurs and doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. (Photos from left: Tom Hauck/Allsport, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Rick Carlisle - Dallas Mavs coach Rick Carlisle has accomplished some major feats in his career. He's beaten both Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich in a seven-game series, he's led his team to the post season on five occasions and he knows the game better than anyone else because he's a former NBA player for the Boston Celtics and New York Nets. (Photos from left: Andy Lyons/Getty Images, Al Bello/Getty Images)