As the NBA regular season reaches its stretch run and the playoffs are approaching quickly, it's not too early to discuss who's in the running for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award.
Gregg Popovich has returned San Antonio to dominance as the Spurs boast the league's best record and Tom Thibodeau has surprisingly guided the Bulls to the top record in the Eastern Conference.
Popovich and Thibodeau are the frontrunners to take coach of the year honors, but there are still several viable candidates to win the award.
Last year's winner Scott Brooks is also making a strong case as he has led the Thunder to the top record in the Northwest Division and has them primed to be a tough team to knock off in the playoffs.
This season is like none other in the NBA history with six teams that are legitimate title contenders and a postseason that is set to be very unpredictable. A lot of success will come down to execution and preparation, which starts with the coaching staff.
Here are the top 10 candidates for NBA Coach of the Year.
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NBA Coach of the Year: Gregg Popovich, Tom Thibodeau and the Top 10 Candidates
March 22nd, 2011 by Allen Levin Leave a reply »
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