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)
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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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 03: Head coach Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts on the side lines during their game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 03: Head coach Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts on the side lines during their game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

10. Terry Stotts, Portland Trail Blazers

Terry Stotts leads our top 10 NBA head coaching list. As Portland head coach, Stotts has averaged 47.5 wins per season with less than average personnel on his squad. The 2015 Coach of the Year runner-up has molded a little point guard from Weber State to lead his troops via versatile scoring and dynamic playmaking.

Damian Lillard and Stotts have formed a special bond over his four years as head coach and he continued his reputation as a players coach when he drafted and developed C.J. McCollum. Terry gets the most out of his guys and has a knack for picking out small school hidden gems to fit his up and down style of play.