Owner Real Deal Posted January 17, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Who is the best head coach in the NBA?1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 42.3%2. Doc Rivers, Boston -- 23.1%3. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 11.5%4. Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers -- 7.7%Also receiving votes: Rick Adelman, Minnesota; Doug Collins, Philadelphia; Nate McMillan, Portland; Tom Thibodeau, ChicagoLast year: Phil Jackson -- 39.3% Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 42.9%2. Doc Rivers, Boston -- 39.3%Also receiving votes: Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City; Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers; Doug Collins, Philadelphia; Nate McMillan, Portland; Erik Spoelstra, MiamiLast year: Phil Jackson -- 46.4% Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 35.7%2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 14.3%T3. Doug Collins, Philadelphia -- 10.7%T3. Doc Rivers, Boston -- 10.7%T3. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago -- 10.7%6. Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City -- 7.1%Also receiving votes: Rick Adelman, Minnesota; Lionel Hollins, Memphis; Scott Skiles, MilwaukeeLast year: Gregg Popovich -- 28.6% Which head coach runs the best offense?1. George Karl, Denver -- 22.2%2. Rick Adelman, Minnesota -- 18.5%T3. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 11.1%T3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 11.1%T5. Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers -- 7.4%T5. Mike D'Antoni -- New York -- 7.4%Also receiving votes: Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City; Dwane Casey, Toronto; Doug Collins, Philadelphia; Erik Spoelstra, Miami; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago; Stan Van Gundy, OrlandoLast year: Jerry Sloan -- 35.7% Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?1. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago -- 61.5%T2. Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers -- 11.5%T2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 11.5%4. Doc Rivers, Boston -- 7.7%Also receiving votes: Lionel Hollins, Memphis; Scott Skiles, MilwaukeeLast year: Doc Rivers -- 28.6% Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?1. Mike Malone, Golden State -- 29.2%2. Brian Shaw, Indiana -- 20.8%3. Mike Budenholzer, San Antonio -- 12.5%Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Chicago; Kenny Atkinson, New York; P.J. Carlesimo, New Jersey; David Fizdale, Miami; Pete Myers, Golden State; Stephen Silas, Charlotte; Terry Stotts, Dallas; Elston Turner, Phoenix; Mike Woodson, New YorkLast year: Phil Johnson -- 23.1% Which active player will make the best head coach someday?1. Derek Fisher, L.A. Lakers -- 25.9%T2. Shane Battier, Miami -- 14.8%T2. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers -- 14.8%T4. Grant Hill, Phoenix -- 7.4%T4. Steve Nash, Phoenix -- 7.4%T4. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 7.4%Also receiving votes: Ray Allen, Boston; Mike Bibby, New York; Anthony Carter, Toronto; Juwan Howard, Miami; Jason Kidd, Dallas; Earl Watson, UtahLast year: Derek Fisher -- 29.6%http://www.nba.com/news/features/2012-gm-survey/index.html#coaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentch Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd take Rivers for best motivator any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I remember the days of how Rivers would get so much hate for having the big 3. People would say stuff like, "anyone can coach those 3 superstars and win a championship". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentch Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm surprised Thibedaou isn't hIgher on the list after winning COTY last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nate McMillan is a top 3 coach in this league behind Carlisle and Popovich, he's severely underrated by everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Mike Brown? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNotoriousBANG Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Phil is the man, look at the last year's winner Dude sat back and chilled and got all the love from the GM's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Rick Adelman gets no love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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