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馃 Top 5 Greatest NBA Coaches of All Time

1

Phil Jackson

11 championships (6 Bulls, 5 Lakers)

The Zen Master. Triangle offense. Managed the egos of Jordan, Pippen, Shaq, and Kobe. 11 rings is untouchable.

2

Red Auerbach

9 championships (Celtics)

Won 8 consecutive titles (1959-66). Lit the victory cigar. Created the Celtics dynasty. The godfather of NBA coaching.

3

Gregg Popovich

5 championships (Spurs)

26 years of sustained excellence with San Antonio. Invented the modern resting/load management approach. The most respected coach in the league.

4

Pat Riley

5 championships (Lakers, Heat)

Showtime Lakers. The Heat's Big Three. Riley was on the sideline for some of the most iconic moments in NBA history.

5

Steve Kerr

4 championships (Warriors)

Built the Warriors dynasty. Managed the "strength in numbers" philosophy. Empowered Curry to change basketball.

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