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 |