Larry Brown

Larry Brown is the only coach in basketball history to have won both an NCAA and NBA title. He successfully transformed the Nets, Spurs, Clippers, and Pacers from longtime losers into winning teams. In 2004, he led the Pistons to a championship victory over a Lakers team with four future Hall-of-Famers. Throughout his illustrious basketball career, Brown accumulated nearly 1,300 wins.

Chuck Daly

In the 1980s, the Lakers and Celtics had intense battles, led by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. However, in 1988, the Pistons under Chuck Daly made it to the finals and went on to win two championships in 1989 and 1990.

K.C. Jones

K. C. Jones, a nine-year basketball veteran, won eight championships with the Boston Celtics. He was not known for his scoring abilities, but rather for being the best perimeter defender of his time, known for his ability to stop players like Jerry West and Oscar Robertson. As the leader of the team, K. C. Jones led the Celtics to five Eastern Conference titles and two championships. He was also known for being a player's manager, always open to listening to his players' advice.

Red Holzman

Red Holzman, who coached the Knicks for 14 straight seasons from 1968 to 1982, was a stabilizing force in New York. He led the team to two titles in 1970 and 1973, as well as winning the Manager of the Year award. Holzman guided his team through the pressures of the city's intense media market, always maintaining a sense of class and composure in his interactions with officials, the media, and his players. His calm demeanor rubbed off on his team, ultimately helping them secure two championships.

Jerry Sloan

Before Gregg Popovich took over in San Antonio, Jerry Sloan was the coach who led the Jazz to 15 consecutive postseason appearances from 1989 to 2003. Similar to Popovich, Sloan preferred the simplicity of small-town life over the flashy lifestyle of a big city. Despite never winning a championship, Sloan stayed loyal to one organization for over three decades, accumulating 1,221 wins with his strong defensive strategies and expertise in the pick and roll. If it weren't for facing Michael Jordan, considered the greatest player of all time, Sloan may have had a championship banner hanging in Utah.

Steve Kerr

He has five championships with three rings and a .694 winning percentage. Currently, the Miami Heat are first in the Eastern Conference with a 636 winning percentage, which is almost 100 points lower than Steve Kerr's career mark. Steve Kerr has coached top players like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green. Despite this, he led the Warriors to five consecutive finals appearances, a feat that is almost unimaginable given the physical and mental challenges.

Pat Riley

During the 1980s, Pat Riley guided the Lakers to four championships. In 1993-94, he took the New York Knicks to the finals, but they were defeated by the Houston Rockets in a tough series. Throughout his career, Riley had the honor of coaching iconic players such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dwyane Wade.

Gregg Popovich

Gregg's famous sideline interviews were a source of entertainment for many. People would watch as he would embarrass the unfortunate in-game reporter who approached him with trembling knees and fearful eyes. However, it is important to note that the game itself was more enjoyable than witnessing Popovich verbally attack the analysts who were simply trying to do their job.

Under Gregg's leadership, the Spurs made it to the playoffs for an impressive 22 seasons. During this time, they won five championships and set a benchmark for victories that managers around the world strive to achieve.

Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach gained fame for his remarkable achievement of winning eight consecutive championships in Boston. He was often seen sporting a remarkable hat and enjoying a cigar. Auerbach successfully convinced his skilled Boston teams to prioritize teamwork over individual statistics. As a result, while Wilt Chamberlain became a highly recognized athlete in America, Bill Russell focused on controlling his game and doing whatever was necessary to secure victories.

Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson holds the record for the most NBA Championships won by a manager, with a total of 11 titles. Known as the three-peat king, Jackson achieved three consecutive championships with the Chicago Bulls from 1991 to 1993, followed by another three with the Bulls from 1996 to 1998. He then moved on to coach the LA Lakers, where he won three more titles from 2000 to 2002, and added two more in 2009 and 2010. Jackson also holds the best regular-season winning percentage (.704) and the most wins (1155) in NBA history. In the 1995-96 season, he led the Chicago Bulls to their second-best regular season record ever (72-10).