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NBA: Power Ranking The 30 NBA Head Coaches Entering 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gives direction to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gives direction to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gives direction to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gives direction to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs

I mean, does this really need mentioning? I don’t think anyone would argue with this, and Gregg Popovich is clearly the best coach in professional basketball at the moment. And that’s not a knock at any other coach on this list. Pop is just that good.

In fact, the argument could be made that he’s the best coach in NBA history. During his stint with the San Antonio Spurs, Pop has won five NBA titles, has won the NBA Coach of the Year award three times and has only missed the playoffs once. He’s actually made the playoffs in 19 straight seasons in San Antonio.

Yes, that’s as absurd as it sounds.

Gregg Popovich. He’s the best.