NBA: Ranking all 30 head coaches ahead of the 2017-18 season

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 27: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies speaks to the media prior to Game Six the Western Conference Quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 15: Head coach Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers argues for a foul during a 97-95 loss to the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 15, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

18. Doc Rivers, LA Clippers

This may be a shock to some people, but Doc Rivers is the 18th best head coach in the NBA. Year after year Doc continues to look promising in the regular season, and then let us down when it matters most; the postseason.

There is no excuse for never reaching a Conference Finals while with the Clippers with three All-NBA team guys on your roster. He hasn’t shown the ability to make his current players co-exist on a year to year basis, and maybe a lot of his head coaching woes the past four years have been due to having too much responsibility.

This summer, Doc was relieved of his front office duties. I think this will be very beneficial to the head coaching side of Rivers, and L.A. will need it with a totally different looking roster in 2018.

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