NBA coaches all-time listAlphabetical order
A
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Rick Adelman | 1983 | 2014 | 23 | Yes |
| Richie Adubato | 1978 | 1997 | 6 | No |
| Danny Ainge | 1996 | 2000 | 4 | Yes |
| Stan Albeck | 1976 | 2002 | 7 | No |
| Kenny Atkinson | 2008 | 2024 | 4 | No |
| Al Attles | 1968 | 1995 | 14 | Yes |
| Red Auerbach | 1946 | 1966 | 20 | No |
B
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Johnny Bach | 1979 | 2004 | 4 | Yes |
| Ed Badger | 1974 | 1997 | 2 | No |
| Cliff Barker | 1949 | 1951 | 2 | Yes |
| Bob Bass | 1976 | 1992 | 3 | No |
| Elgin Baylor | 1974 | 1979 | 4 | Yes |
| John Beilein | 2019 | 2020 | 1 | No |
| B. Bickerstaff | 1973 | 2014 | 15 | No |
| J.B. Bickerstaff | 2004 | 2024 | 8 | No |
| Chauncey Billups | 2020 | 2024 | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Birch | 1946 | 1954 | 4 | No |
| Larry Bird | 1997 | 2000 | 3 | Yes |
| Nate Bjorkgren | 2015 | 2023 | 1 | No |
| David Blatt | 2014 | 2016 | 2 | No |
| James Borrego | 2010 | 2024 | 5 | No |
| Vince Boryla | 1955 | 1958 | 3 | Yes |
| Jeff Bower | 1999 | 2010 | 1 | No |
| Jim Boylan | 1993 | 2018 | 2 | No |
| Jim Boylen | 1992 | 2024 | 2 | No |
| Allan Bristow | 1983 | 1996 | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Brooks | 2003 | 2024 | 12 | Yes |
| Brett Brown | 2004 | 2024 | 7 | No |
| Herb Brown | 1975 | 2011 | 3 | No |
| Hubie Brown | 1972 | 2005 | 13 | No |
| Larry Brown | 1976 | 2011 | 27 | No |
| Mike Brown | 1997 | 2024 | 10 | No |
| Tony Brown | 1997 | 2021 | 1 | Yes |
| Mike Budenholzer | 1996 | 2023 | 10 | No |
| Jeff Bzdelik | 1988 | 2020 | 3 | No |
C
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| John Calipari | 1996 | 2000 | 3 | No |
| Kaleb Canales | 2009 | 2021 | 1 | No |
| P.J. Carlesimo | 1994 | 2013 | 9 | No |
| Rick Carlisle | 1989 | 2024 | 22 | Yes |
| Don Casey | 1982 | 2000 | 4 | No |
| Dwane Casey | 1994 | 2023 | 14 | No |
| Al Cervi | 1949 | 1959 | 9 | Yes |
| Don Chaney | 1980 | 2004 | 12 | Yes |
| Maurice Cheeks | 1994 | 2024 | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Clifford | 2000 | 2024 | 10 | No |
| Jerry Colangelo | 1969 | 1973 | 2 | No |
| Doug Collins | 1986 | 2013 | 11 | Yes |
| Tyrone Corbin | 2004 | 2024 | 5 | Yes |
| Larry Costello | 1968 | 1979 | 10 | Yes |
| Bob Cousy | 1969 | 1974 | 5 | Yes |
| Dave Cowens | 1978 | 2009 | 6 | Yes |
| Billy Cunningham | 1977 | 1985 | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Curry | 2007 | 2013 | 1 | Yes |
D
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Mark Daigneault | 2015 | 2024 | 4 | No |
| Chuck Daly | 1978 | 1999 | 14 | No |
| Mike D'Antoni | 1997 | 2021 | 16 | Yes |
| Johnny Davis | 1990 | 2014 | 4 | Yes |
| Dave DeBusschere | 1964 | 1967 | 3 | Yes |
| Vinny Del Negro | 2008 | 2013 | 5 | Yes |
| Tony DiLeo | 1992 | 2009 | 1 | No |
| Billy Donovan | 2015 | 2024 | 9 | Yes |
| Eddie Donovan | 1961 | 1965 | 4 | No |
| Larry Drew | 1992 | 2024 | 5 | Yes |
| Mike Dunlap | 2006 | 2023 | 1 | No |
| Mike Dunleavy | 1987 | 2010 | 17 | Yes |
E
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Charles Eckman | 1954 | 1958 | 4 | No |
| Johnny Egan | 1972 | 1976 | 4 | Yes |
F
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Jordi Fernández | ---- | ---- | 0 | No |
| Chris Finch | 2011 | 2024 | 4 | No |
| Derek Fisher | 2014 | 2016 | 2 | Yes |
| Bill Fitch | 1970 | 1998 | 25 | No |
| C. Fitzsimmons | 1970 | 1997 | 21 | No |
| David Fizdale | 2003 | 2024 | 4 | No |
| Tim Floyd | 1998 | 2010 | 5 | No |
| Chris Ford | 1983 | 2004 | 10 | Yes |
| Lawrence Frank | 1999 | 2016 | 9 | No |
| Mike Fratello | 1979 | 2007 | 17 | No |
G
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Harry Gallatin | 1962 | 1966 | 5 | Yes |
| Alvin Gentry | 1988 | 2022 | 18 | No |
| Edward Gottlieb | 1946 | 1955 | 9 | No |
| Willie Green | 2016 | 2024 | 3 | Yes |
| Adrian Griffin | 2008 | 2024 | 1 | Yes |
| Richie Guerin | 1964 | 1972 | 8 | Yes |
| Matt Guokas | 1983 | 1993 | 7 | Yes |
H
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Darvin Ham | 2011 | 2024 | 2 | Yes |
| Alex Hannum | 1956 | 1971 | 12 | Yes |
| Will Hardy | 2015 | 2024 | 2 | No |
| Del Harris | 1976 | 2010 | 14 | No |
| Lester Harrison | 1948 | 1955 | 7 | No |
| Dick Harter | 1983 | 2010 | 2 | No |
| Tom Heinsohn | 1969 | 1978 | 9 | Yes |
| Bob Hill | 1985 | 2016 | 9 | No |
| Brian Hill | 1986 | 2013 | 9 | No |
| Fred Hoiberg | 2015 | 2019 | 4 | Yes |
| Lionel Hollins | 1988 | 2023 | 9 | Yes |
| Red Holzman | 1953 | 1982 | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Hornacek | 2010 | 2022 | 5 | Yes |
| Melvin Hunt | 2002 | 2021 | 1 | No |
| Lindsey Hunter | 2012 | 2014 | 1 | Yes |
I
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Marc Iavaroni | 1997 | 2013 | 2 | Yes |
| George Irvine | 1977 | 2001 | 5 | No |
| Dan Issel | 1992 | 2002 | 6 | Yes |
J
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Mark Jackson | 2011 | 2014 | 3 | Yes |
| Phil Jackson | 1978 | 2011 | 20 | Yes |
| Buddy Jeannette | 1947 | 1967 | 6 | Yes |
| Taylor Jenkins | 2013 | 2024 | 5 | No |
| Dave Joerger | 2007 | 2023 | 6 | No |
| Avery Johnson | 2004 | 2013 | 7 | Yes |
| Frank Johnson | 1997 | 2004 | 3 | Yes |
| Phil Johnson | 1971 | 2011 | 9 | No |
| Neil Johnston | 1959 | 1974 | 2 | Yes |
| K.C. Jones | 1973 | 1995 | 10 | Yes |
| Eddie Jordan | 1993 | 2018 | 9 | Yes |
| Ed Jucker | 1967 | 1969 | 2 | No |
| Doggie Julian | 1948 | 1950 | 2 | No |
K
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| George Karl | 1979 | 2016 | 27 | Yes |
| Brian Keefe | 2007 | 2024 | 1 | No |
| Johnny Kerr | 1966 | 1970 | 4 | Yes |
| Steve Kerr | 2014 | 2024 | 10 | Yes |
| Jason Kidd | 2013 | 2024 | 8 | Yes |
| Igor Kokoskov | 2000 | 2024 | 1 | No |
| Larry Krystkowiak | 2006 | 2011 | 2 | Yes |
| John Kuester | 1995 | 2012 | 2 | Yes |
| John Kundla | 1948 | 1959 | 11 | No |
L
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Joe Lapchick | 1947 | 1956 | 9 | No |
| Frank Layden | 1976 | 1989 | 8 | No |
| Charles Lee | ---- | ---- | 0 | No |
| George Lee | 1964 | 1970 | 2 | Yes |
| Slick Leonard | 1962 | 1980 | 6 | Yes |
| Andrew Levane | 1952 | 1962 | 5 | Yes |
| Gene Littles | 1979 | 1997 | 4 | No |
| Kevin Loughery | 1972 | 1995 | 17 | Yes |
| Sidney Lowe | 1991 | 2024 | 5 | Yes |
| John Loyer | 2003 | 2014 | 1 | No |
| John Lucas | 1992 | 2023 | 6 | Yes |
| Tyronn Lue | 2011 | 2024 | 8 | Yes |
| Jim Lynam | 1981 | 2010 | 10 | No |
M
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Ed Macauley | 1958 | 1960 | 2 | Yes |
| John MacLeod | 1973 | 2006 | 18 | No |
| Michael Malone | 2003 | 2024 | 11 | No |
| Joe Mazzulla | 2019 | 2024 | 2 | No |
| Dick McGuire | 1959 | 1978 | 7 | Yes |
| Frank McGuire | 1961 | 1962 | 1 | No |
| Kevin McHale | 2004 | 2016 | 7 | Yes |
| Jack McKinney | 1974 | 1985 | 6 | No |
| Jack McMahon | 1962 | 1987 | 8 | Yes |
| Nate McMillan | 1999 | 2023 | 19 | Yes |
| Murray Mendenhall | 1949 | 1951 | 2 | No |
| Mike Miller | 2019 | 2024 | 1 | No |
| Sam Mitchell | 2002 | 2016 | 6 | Yes |
| Doug Moe | 1976 | 2008 | 15 | No |
| Jamahl Mosley | 2007 | 2024 | 3 | No |
| Dick Motta | 1968 | 1997 | 25 | No |
| Joe Mullaney | 1969 | 1977 | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Musselman | 1980 | 1999 | 4 | No |
| Eric Musselman | 1990 | 2007 | 3 | No |
N
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Steve Nash | 2020 | 2023 | 3 | Yes |
| Kenny Natt | 1996 | 2009 | 1 | Yes |
| Don Nelson | 1976 | 2010 | 31 | Yes |
| Tom Nissalke | 1968 | 1995 | 9 | No |
| Nick Nurse | 2013 | 2024 | 6 | No |
O
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Jim O'Brien | 1987 | 2018 | 9 | No |
| Harold Olsen | 1946 | 1949 | 3 | No |
P
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Lloyd Pierce | 2007 | 2024 | 3 | No |
| Rick Pitino | 1983 | 2001 | 6 | No |
| Gregg Popovich | 1988 | 2024 | 28 | No |
| Terry Porter | 2002 | 2014 | 3 | Yes |
| Joe Prunty | 2000 | 2024 | 3 | No |
R
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Darko Rajakovic | 2014 | 2024 | 1 | No |
| Kurt Rambis | 1996 | 2018 | 4 | Yes |
| Jack Ramsay | 1968 | 1989 | 21 | No |
| J.J. Redick | ---- | ---- | 0 | Yes |
| Willis Reed | 1977 | 1989 | 4 | Yes |
| Pat Riley | 1979 | 2008 | 24 | Yes |
| Doc Rivers | 1999 | 2024 | 25 | Yes |
| Scotty Robertson | 1974 | 1997 | 5 | No |
| Jimmy Rodgers | 1971 | 1998 | 4 | No |
| Ron Rothstein | 1983 | 2014 | 4 | No |
| Bill Russell | 1966 | 1988 | 8 | Yes |
S
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Flip Saunders | 1995 | 2015 | 17 | No |
| Ryan Saunders | 2009 | 2024 | 3 | No |
| Fred Schaus | 1960 | 1967 | 7 | Yes |
| Dolph Schayes | 1963 | 1972 | 5 | Yes |
| Mike Schuler | 1981 | 2005 | 5 | No |
| Byron Scott | 1998 | 2016 | 15 | Yes |
| Ray Scott | 1972 | 1976 | 4 | Yes |
| George Senesky | 1955 | 1958 | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Seymour | 1956 | 1969 | 8 | Yes |
| Bill Sharman | 1966 | 1976 | 7 | Yes |
| Brian Shaw | 2004 | 2024 | 2 | Yes |
| Gene Shue | 1966 | 1989 | 22 | Yes |
| Paul Silas | 1980 | 2012 | 12 | Yes |
| Stephen Silas | 2000 | 2024 | 3 | No |
| Scott Skiles | 1997 | 2016 | 14 | Yes |
| Jerry Sloan | 1977 | 2011 | 26 | Yes |
| Keith Smart | 2000 | 2020 | 4 | Yes |
| Quin Snyder | 1992 | 2024 | 10 | No |
| Erik Spoelstra | 1997 | 2024 | 16 | No |
| Garry St. Jean | 1981 | 2000 | 6 | No |
| Brad Stevens | 2013 | 2021 | 8 | No |
| Terry Stotts | 1994 | 2021 | 13 | No |
T
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Ed Tapscott | 2008 | 2009 | 1 | No |
| Jerry Tarkanian | 1992 | 1993 | 1 | No |
| Reggie Theus | 2007 | 2011 | 2 | Yes |
| Tom Thibodeau | 1989 | 2024 | 12 | No |
| Isiah Thomas | 2000 | 2008 | 5 | Yes |
| Rudy Tomjanovich | 1983 | 2005 | 13 | Yes |
| Jay Triano | 2002 | 2024 | 4 | No |
U
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Ime Udoka | 2012 | 2024 | 2 | Yes |
| Wes Unseld | 1987 | 1994 | 7 | Yes |
| Wes Unseld Jr. | 2005 | 2024 | 3 | No |
V
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Butch Van Breda | 1950 | 1977 | 9 | Yes |
| Jeff Van Gundy | 1989 | 2007 | 11 | No |
| Stan Van Gundy | 1995 | 2021 | 13 | No |
| Jacque Vaughn | 2010 | 2024 | 6 | Yes |
| Dick Versace | 1986 | 1998 | 3 | No |
| Sam Vincent | 2006 | 2008 | 1 | Yes |
| Frank Vogel | 2001 | 2024 | 12 | No |
W
| Name | In the NBA as coach | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Seasons* | Player | |
| Luke Walton | 2010 | 2024 | 6 | Yes |
| Bobby Wanzer | 1955 | 1959 | 4 | Yes |
| Earl Watson | 2015 | 2023 | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Weiss | 1978 | 2019 | 7 | Yes |
| Jerry West | 1976 | 1979 | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Westhead | 1979 | 2009 | 6 | No |
| Paul Westphal | 1988 | 2016 | 10 | Yes |
| Lenny Wilkens | 1969 | 2005 | 32 | Yes |
| Monty Williams | 2005 | 2024 | 10 | Yes |
| Tex Winter | 1971 | 2004 | 2 | No |
| Randy Wittman | 1992 | 2016 | 10 | Yes |
| Charles Wolf | 1960 | 1965 | 5 | No |
| Mike Woodson | 1996 | 2021 | 9 | Yes |