Where does Doc Rivers rank among his fellow head coaches
By Abhishek S
5) QUIN SNYDER
Having formerly functioned as an assistant for the Los Angeles Clippers, Quin Snyder has since gone on to achieve remarkable feats. Drawing on experiences under Doug Collins, Mike Brown and Mike Budenholzer, he has established himself as a premier coaching figure in the NBA. Coaching a selfless style of basketball, he preached ball movement and off-ball cuts. Maintaining a strong bond with his players has aided Snyder in maturing into an exemplary man-manager exhibited by his instrumental role in the growth of rookie guard Donovan Mitchell. Further, the astute addition of Duke leader, Grayson Allen will furnish him a fundamentally sound basketball prospect with immense two-way potential.
Having continually yielded success, his tenure in Salt Lake City has kindled a sense of excitement within the fanbase. A leading light for the franchise, his personality and coaching methodology has helped him cement his status as a Top 5 coach in the league
4) RICK CARLISLE
Being an immensely seasoned coach, Rick Carlisle has accumulated nearly three decades of experience in the league. While he’d won a ring as a role-player for the Boston Celtics, his triumph as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks carried larger significance. While the Mavericks composed superlative in Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitski, Carlisle’s ability to generate an effective system to support his superstar figures played a major role in guiding the Dallas based franchise to their sole NBA championship. Held in high regard for his pre-game preparations and his in-game tactical adjustments, he’d marshaled the Dallas Mavericks to 7 playoff appearances in 10 years. Possessing a keen eye for talent, he will aid the development and maturation of youth prospects, Denis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic. A trustworthy general and a mastermind, the Mavericks are in good hands under the expertise of Rick Carlisle.