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NBA Coaches of the Year

2013 — George Karl, Denver2012 — Gregg Popovich, San Antonio2011 — Tom Thibodeau, Chicago2010 — Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City2009 — Mike Brown, Cleveland2008 — Byron Scott, New Orleans2007 — Sam Mitchell, Toronto2006 — Avery Johnson, Dallas2005 — Mike D'Antoni, Phoenix2004 — Hubie Brown, Memphis2003 — Gregg Popovich, San Antonio2002 — Rick Carlisle, Detroit2001 — Larry Brown, Philadelphia2000 — Glenn Rivers, Orlando1999 — Mike Dunleavy, Portland1998 — Larry Bird, Indiana1997 — Pat Riley, Miami1996 — Phil Jackson, Chicago1995 — Del Harris, L.A. Lakers1994 — Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta1993 — Pat Riley, New York1992 — Don Nelson, Golden State1991 — Don Chaney, Houston1990 — Pat Riley, L.A. Lakers1989 — Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix1988 — Doug Moe, Denver1987 — Mike Schuler, Portland1986 — Mike Fratello, Atlanta1985 — Don Nelson, Milwaukee1984 — Frank Layden, Utah1983 — Don Nelson, Milwaukee1982 — Gene Shue, Washington1981 — Jack McKinney, Indiana1980 — Bill Fitch, Boston1979 — Cotton Fitzsimmons, ...

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  1. Lloyd's of London Chief on Handling Disasters

    Lloyd's of London chairman John Nelson weighs in on the state of the insurance market.

  2. Adelman gets 1,000th W in Wolves' 107-101 win

    The final seconds ticked down on Rick Adelman's 1,000th career victory, and a season's worth of hardship and heartache quickly evaporated. As his players surrounded ...

  3. AP source: Don Nelson , NBA's victory leader, expected to leave Warriors on Monday

    Coach Don Nelson is expected to part ways with the Golden State Warriors on Monday, an NBA source told The Associated Press, possibly ending the career of the league...

  4. Whoa Nellie! Don Nelson moves atop career wins list, Warriors beat Timberwolves 116-107

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Don Nelson emerged from the Golden State Warriors locker room all disheveled from a wild celebration after finally overtaking Lenny Wilkens as the...

  5. Reggie Miller, Don Nelson lead Hall of Fame class of 2012 headed for Springfield

    Reggie Miller rode his sister's coat-tails all the way to the Hall of Fame.The five-time All-Star joined longtime NBA coach Don Nelson and college standout Ralph Sam...

  6. Reggie Miller, Don Nelson headline list of 12 finalists for Naismith Hall of Fame

    Reggie Miller has a chance to nail his legacy, just as he did so many 3-point shots.The Indiana Pacers great with the smoothest of strokes was announced Friday as a ...

  7. Warriors' turnaround sparked by defense

    Since Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin captivated the Bay Area in the "Run TMC" days of the early 1990s, the Golden State Warriors have been known for s...

  8. Miller, Sampson, Nelson headline 2012 Hall of Fame class

    Reggie Miller, Ralph Sampson and Don Nelson are among this year's inductees for the Basketball Hall of Fame.Miller, a five-time NBA All-Star, Sampson, a three-time c...

  9. Reggie Miller joins sister Cheryl in basketball Hall of Fame; 'Nellie' & Phil Knight inducted

    She was the first person he called after he got the call. And Cheryl Miller will be on stage to present her brother, Reggie, when he is inducted into the Naismith Me...

  10. Massive wildfires burn in several Western states

    Dan Springer reports from Cle Elum, Washington

  11. What does it take to be a convention delegate?

    RNC delegates define their duties

  12. A Golden Age Of Olympic Point Guards

    Alexey Shved of Russia and Marcelinho of Brazil are among the unexpected stars of the London Olympics thus far, underscoring the heightened importance of top point g...

  1. NBA legend Don Nelson earns college degree at 71

    After a combined 45 years as a player and coach in the NBA, Don Nelson will finally accept his degree from the University of Iowa at the age of 71 on Saturday, The D...

  2. Hall of Famer Don Nelson graduates from Iowa 50 years after leaving school

    IOWA CITY, Iowa — Fifty years ago, Don Nelson left the University of Iowa eight credits and a student-teaching requirement shy of a degree. Nelson took correspondenc...

  3. Rick Adelman 1 win shy of 1,000 for his career

    Minnesota Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman is one victory away from joining an exclusive club.Adelman has 999 career victories. Only seven coaches in NBA history have...

  4. Brian and Author Zev Chafets

    Brian and Author Zev Chafets

  5. Parker returns and Spurs top Jazz 104-97 in OT

    The San Antonio Spurs were happy to have Tony Parker back, especially in overtime when the All-Star point guard returned to his role as the team's closer.Parker had ...

  6. Timberwolves down Pistons, Adelman gets 1,000th win

    Luke Ridnour made three clutch free throws with less than 20 seconds to play, as the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the slumping Detroit Pistons, 107-101, on Saturd...

  7. NBA Coaching Victories

    Through April 4, 2013Coaches with 600 or more NBA victories (x-active):1. Don Nelson 1,335 2. Lenny Wilkens 1,332 3. Jerry Sloan 1,221 3. Pat Riley 1,210 5. Phil Jac...

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