NBA Coach of the Year Winners

Below is a table of past NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winners.

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YearCoachTeamW-LPct.
2023-24Mark DaigneaultOklahoma City Thunder57-250.695
2022-23Mike BrownSacramento Kings48-340.585
2021-22Monty WilliamsPhoenix Suns64-180.780
2020-21Tom ThibodeauNew York Knicks41-310.569
2019-20Nick NurseToronto Raptors53-190.736
2018-19Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee Bucks60-220.732
2017-18Dwane CaseyToronto Raptors59-230.720
2016-17Mike D'AntoniHouston Rockets55-270.671
2015-16Steve KerrGolden State Warriors73-90.890
2014-15Mike BudenholzerAtlanta Hawks60-220.732
2013-14Gregg PopovichSan Antonio Spurs62-200.756
2012-13George KarlDenver Nuggets57-250.695
2011-12Gregg PopovichSan Antonio Spurs50-160.758
2010-11Tom ThibodeauChicago Bulls62-200.756
2009-10Scott BrooksOklahoma City Thunder50-320.610
2008-09Mike BrownCleveland Cavaliers66-160.805
2007-08Byron ScottNew Orleans Hornets56-260.683
2006-07Sam MitchellToronto Raptors47-350.573
2005-06Avery JohnsonDallas Mavericks60-220.732
2004-05Mike D'AntoniPhoenix Suns62-200.756
2003-04Hubie BrownMemphis Grizzlies50-320.610
2002-03Gregg PopovichSan Antonio Spurs60-220.732
2001-02Rick CarlisleDetroit Pistons50-320.610
2000-01Larry BrownPhiladelphia 76ers56-260.683
1999-00Doc RiversOrlando Magic41-410.500
1998-99Mike DunleavyPortland Trail Blazers35-150.700
1997-98Larry BirdIndiana Pacers58-240.707
1996-97Pat RileyMiami Heat61-210.744
1995-96Phil JacksonChicago Bulls72-100.878
1994-95Del HarrisLos Angeles Lakers48-340.585
1993-94Lenny WilkensAtlanta Hawks57-250.695
1992-93Pat RileyNew York Knicks60-220.732
1991-92Don NelsonGolden State Warriors55-270.671
1990-91Don ChaneyHouston Rockets52-300.634
1989-90Pat RileyLos Angeles Lakers63-190.768
1988-89Cotton FitzsimmonsPhoenix Suns55-270.671
1987-88Doug MoeDenver Nuggets54-280.659
1986-87Mike SchulerPortland Trail Blazers49-330.598
1985-86Mike FratelloAtlanta Hawks50-320.610
1984-85Don NelsonMilwaukee Bucks59-230.720
1983-84Frank LaydenUtah Jazz45-370.549
1982-83Don NelsonMilwaukee Bucks51-310.622
1981-82Eugene ShueWashington Bullets43-390.524
1980-81Jack McKinneyIndiana Pacers44-380.537
1979-80Bill FitchBoston Celtics61-210.744
1978-79Cotton FitzsimmonsKansas City Kings48-340.585
1977-78Hubie BrownAtlanta Hawks41-410.500
1976-77Tom NissalkeHouston Rockets49-330.598
1975-76Bill FitchCleveland Cavaliers49-330.598
1974-75Phil JohnsonKansas City-Omaha Kings44-380.537
1973-74Ray ScottDetroit Pistons52-300.634
1972-73Thomas HeinsohnBoston Celtics68-140.829
1971-72Bill SharmanLos Angeles Lakers69-130.841
1970-71Dick MottaChicago Bulls51-310.622
1969-70Red HolzmanNew York Knicks60-220.732
1968-69Eugene ShueBaltimore Bullets57-250.695
1967-68Richard GuerinSt. Louis Hawks56-260.683
1966-67John KerrChicago Bulls33-480.407
1965-66Adolph SchayesPhiladelphia 76ers55-250.688
1964-65Red AuerbachBoston Celtics62-180.775
1963-64Alexander HannumSan Francisco Warriors48-320.600
1962-63Harry GallatinSt. Louis Hawks48-320.600

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