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NBA Predictions: Who Will Be the League Coach of the Year?

By Kohl Rast
Oct 6, 2016; Greensboro, NC, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens talks to the players on the bench in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Greensboro, NC, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens talks to the players on the bench in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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The rest of the staff had individual picks that all have a right being in the conversation as well. Here are the rest of the picks.

Oct 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan coaches on the sidelines against the Dallas Mavericks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan coaches on the sidelines against the Dallas Mavericks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Nate McMillan

“It’s hard not to see Kerr or Lue getting this award as long as they finish atop their conference, but I’m going with Nate McMillan. With Paul George back fully healthy with a talented group around him, Indy is my pick to finish second out East this season. 

Armed with newcomers Jeff Teague and Thad Young to go alongside of budding young stud, Myles Turner, I believe McMillan takes this team to the next level offensively. He’s my “Terry Stotts” this season.”

– Isaac Harris

Steve Kerr

“If there will be a season where Kerr will be able to show his coaching skills over just his roster, this is the season. Even though he has the super team of the season, he has to get these guys ready to play together. Also, outside of the 4 guys, the other parts of the team are a little weak. Most of the criticism of this team is how much they gave up to get Durant. We’ll find out soon how they’ll fare with their new roster, and if Kerr is as great as a coach as his last two teams have made him look.”

– Austin Denius

Oct 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Trail Blazers won 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Trail Blazers won 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Quin Snyder

“Quin Snyder is a bit of a dark horse pick due to the Utah Jazz inability to get over the hump the last few years. However, he has proven to be a great coach at developing a young roster full of unproven talent. If Utah can stay healthy and win a lot of games on their way to a playoff birth, Snyder will be a definite option for the award.”

– Kohl Rast

Gregg Popovich

“If Rick Carlisle coached in a different time, he would likely have multiple coach of the year awards. However, he again will be in Gregg Popovich’s shadow. Pop may be the best coach in NBA history, and deserves coach of the year every season. He will win Coach of the Year in 2017.”

– Sam Casey

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The NBA Coach of the Year will be coaching a team that has exceeded expectations or just put together the pieces that did not seem to fit together before. Whatever the case, any of the coaches listed above could easily be receiving the award at the end of the year.

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