The regular season of the 2020-21 season is currently one-fifth of the schedule. At this time, it is too early to expect the awards of this season, but some clues can also be seen. Some teams performed well at the start of the season, but some teams fell behind. This article counts the 10 coaches who are expected to compete for the best coach so far this season. The teams they coach either rank high in the east and west regions and are among the championship teams, or they have made impressive achievements at the beginning of the season. (Sorted by team record as of yesterday)
Champions League
1, Frank Vogel, Lakers
The Lakers currently rank first in the league with 12 wins and 4 losses. The efficiency is among the top 5 in the league, and the defensive efficiency ranks first in the league. Although Zhanmei's combination of credit is not small, Vogel should also remember it, especially at the beginning of the season when the outside world questioned the defense of the Lakers after the adjustment of the lineup. Usually, the defending champion coach, if he can ensure that the team remains strong during the defending season, and new changes appear, they will become the best coaches favorites. Span13span Cole in the 2015-16 season is an example.
2, Tyronn Lue, Clippers
After the failure of last season, the Clippers of this season have come back, showing stronger momentum than last season, currently 11 wins and 4 losses Ranked second in the league. Today, the Clippers 's offensive efficiency ranks first in the league. Paul George's condition is picking up, and the assist rate of Kaka is a career high. At the same time, Ibaka and Batum are also well integrated into the team, and all of this is inseparable from the planning of Lu's guidance. The champion coach, who has never won the best coach award, may come true this time.
3, Quinn-Snyder ,Jazz
Coaching the Jazz has reached the 7th season. Snyder led the team to this day one by one every year, and may usher in the strongest Jazz since he coached. Previously, the Jazz once beat the Clippers and rushed to second in the Western Conference, and now they are tied for second. The 73.3% win rate is also the highest in a single season since Snyder coached. Currently, the Jazz's offensive and defensive efficiency ranks seventh in the league. Without major changes in the team lineup, if he can lead his team to the top three in the Western Conference, Snyder's probability of winning may be higher than Vogel and Lu.
4. Doug Rivers, 76ers
The playoffs again came back after a 3-1 lead in the playoffs last season. Rivers reluctantly left the Clippers and moved to Philadelphia . In the beginning of the season, the 76ers had a fierce momentum and once led the league. Later, their record fell due to injuries and the epidemic, but they still lead the Eastern Conference with 10 wins and 5 losses. This season, the 76ers have shifted their tactical focus to Embiid , allowing the latter to perform at an MVP level. Tobias Harris is also picking up under Rivers, who is jokingly holding his "instruction". In addition, the performances of , Seth Curry, and Danny Green have also enriched the 76ers' offensive routines. Although the compatibility problem between Embiid and Ben Simmons has not been resolved, Rivers should be the coach for the 76ers.
Teams that have improved significantly
5. Monty Williams, the Suns
After the 2020 offseason traded for Paul, "The sun rises from the west" has become a NBA The consensus of all walks of life is that the performance of the Suns so far this season is really different from the past. They are currently ranked 4th in the West with 8 wins and 5 losses. They are expected to return to the playoffs in 11 years . The Suns currently rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and 12th in defensive efficiency. If the Suns can return to the playoffs, Williams, who entered the second season of the Suns, is expected to become a strong candidate for the best coach.
6. Nate Bjork Glen, Pacers
The best coach award pays attention to seniority, but it has always favored young coaches who are novice coaches, and Bjork Glen is walking The performance since the start of the season is worthy of recognition. Currently, the Pacers rank 4th in the Eastern Conference with 8 wins and 6 losses, exactly the same as the same period last season. But it’s worth mentioning that the Pacers started this season frequently. Warren, the hero of the rematch, only played 4 games. Miles-Turner was also injured recently, and Oladipo, who was picking up in the season, was sent off. By the time the Rockets, LeVille got another kidney disease. For the rookie coach, this series of changes is tantamount to a huge test. From this point of view, Bjork Glenn has done quite well.
7. Tyler Jenkins, Grizzlies
As one of the youngest coaches (36 years old) in the league today, Jenkins almost led the Grizzlies into the playoffs last season. So far this season, the Grizzlies ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 7 wins and 6 losses, far better than the same period last season (5 wins and 8 losses). This is especially rare when Morant has missed 8 consecutive games and Jalen Jackson Jr. has not played this season. During Morant's absence, the Grizzlies achieved 4 wins and 4 losses. Although the team's offensive efficiency ranks only 26th, its defensive efficiency ranks second, with some old Grizzlies' shadows. If you can make up for the regret of being squeezed out of the playoffs last season, Jenkins should also be a popular candidate for the best coach.
8. Tom Thibodeau, Knicks
The Knicks may really be transported this season. Randall turned into an all-around forward from a cancer in the locker room. Although the Knicks ranked only 25th in offensive efficiency, they ranked fourth in defensive efficiency and demonstrated resilience in the game. They are no longer the laughingstock of the league. The fish is belly. All this is due to Thibodeau. His arrival allowed the Knicks to bring in no stars.But it has a reborn performance. He is also recognized by the industry as one of the hottest candidates for the best coach award this season.
9. J.B. Bickerstaff, Cavaliers
This season's Cavaliers can be called the league's most extreme team, the team's offensive efficiency is the lowest in the league, but the defensive efficiency is third. Similarly, this is also achieved in the absence of multiple games such as Carrefour , Garland and Sexton, currently tied for 7th in the East with 7 wins and 7 losses. Recently, the Cavaliers who brought in Jarrett Allen played another game that could be called the most exciting game of the season. They fought for double overtime and pulled the Nets off the horse, which disturbed the first performance of the Nets Big Three. The army did not dare to look down upon. Like the Knicks, the rise of the Cavaliers seemed sudden, and the coaching skills of the young Bickerstaff can be seen from this.
10. Greg- Popovich , Spurs
Popovich was elected the best coach three times, and it is likely to be the last season of 2020-21 before his retirement. This season, he may win for the fourth time. Last season Spurs ended the record of 22 consecutive seasons of breaking into the playoffs, but this season the Spurs have made a comeback and are currently tied for 7th in the West with 8 wins and 7 losses, far better than the same period last season (5 wins and 10 losses). He also pulled the Clippers and the Lakers down. Will the league consider this season's best coach award as the best gift to see Popovich? (Supine support/Maomao)
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