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David Fizdale is not the 30th best coach in the league, Sir Charles in Charge

By Ryan Snellings

Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Who’s ahead of him?

Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

If you’ve made it this far, you obviously care about arbitrary ranking of a NBA head coach! Good! Let’s see who’s ahead of Coach Fizdale. The shortlist includes:

  • 29. Nate McMillan, Indiana Pacers
  • 28. Earl Watson, Phoenix Suns
  • 27. Alvin Gentry, New Orleans Pelicans
  • 26. Jeff Hornacek, New York Knicks
  • 25. Scott Brooks, Washington Wizards
  • 24. Brett Brown, Philadelphia 76ers

I’m not going to jump higher than 24 currently (maybe we revisit this after the season ends), since I do partially agree that having zero head coaching experience does make it a little harder to judge potential. But, even with no experience, Fizdale’s team is at the very least definitely going to have a better season than four out of those six teams.

Now, I know that better record ≠ better coach. Teams are built differently and coaching is just one part of the machine. Injuries can ruin a teams season and be no one’s fault. That being said, records do hold some weight, alongside ability to manage personnel. In no particular order, we’ll look at these coaches.

Next: Brett Brown

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