Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
6 of 7
May 11, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Coach of the Year
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
61-21 record
Second in Western Conference
Coach of the Month: December2016, February 2017
Previous Coach of the Year: (three times) 2002-03, 2011-12, 2013-14
Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
55-27 record
Third in Western Conference
Coach of Month, December 2016
Previous Coach of the Year: 2004-05 – with Phoenix Suns
Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat
41-41 record
Coach of Month, February 2017
Heat lost Chris Bosh (injury), Dwyane Wade (free agency)
