Gregg Popovich had a tremendous run as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. He took over through the 1996-97 season and gained 1,422 video games with a .621 win proportion. Who have been the opposite NBA coaches in 1996-97?
Johnny Davis, Philadelphia 76ers
22 Nov 1996: Head Coach Johnny Davis of the Philadelphia 76ers noticed his profession NBA report drop to 4-7 because the Bullets defeated the 76ers 88-76 on the US AIr Enviornment in Landover, Maryland. Necessary
Richie Adubato, Orlando Magic
19 Feb 1997: Orlando Magic coach Richie Adubato seems on throughout a recreation in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers on the Orlando Enviornment in Orlando, Florida. The Magic gained the sport, 95-84.
Rick Adelman, Golden State Warriors
12 Mar 1997: Coach Rick Adelman of the Golden State Warriors watches his gamers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on the Nice Western Discussion board in Inglewood, California. The Lakers gained the sport 109-101.
Chris Ford, Milwaukee Bucks
26 Mar 1997: Milwaukee Bucks head coach Chris Ford seems on throughout a recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on the Nice Western Discussion board in Inglewood, California. The Lakers gained the sport, 106-84.
P.J. Carlesimo, Portland Path Blazers
24 Apr 1997: Coach PJ Carlesimo of the Portland Trailblazers argues with the referee throughout a playoff recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on the Nice Western Discussion board in Inglewood, California. The Lakers gained the sport 95-77.
Jim Cleamons, Dallas Mavericks
1 Apr 1997: Coach Jim Cleamons of the Dallas Mavericks watches his gamers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Detroit Pistons at Reunion Enviornment in Dallas, Texas. The Pistons gained the sport 100-82.
Flip Saunders, Minnesota Timberwolves
Flip Saunders of the Minneapolis Timberwolves coaches throughout a recreation in opposition to the Seattle Tremendous Sonics on the Goal Middle in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Sonics 98-90.
Mike Fratello, Cleveland Cavaliers
1 Dec 1996: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Fratello seems on throughout a recreation in opposition to the Washington Bullets on the USAir Enviornment in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets gained the sport, 106-95.
13 Dec 1996: Denver Nuggets assistant coach Dick Motta seems on throughout a recreation in opposition to the Washington Bullets on the USAir Enviornment in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets gained the sport, 108-104.
John Calipari, New Jersey Nets
13 Nov 1996: New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari seems on throughout a recreation in opposition to the Washington Bullets on the Continental Airways Enviornment in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bullets gained the sport, 106-91.
Bernie Bickerstaff, Denver Nuggets and Washington Bullets
15 Mar 1996: Head coach Bernie Bickerstaff of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sidelines throughout a recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Nuggets 108-87.
Jeff Van Gundy, New York Knicks
14 Might 1996: Coach Jeff Van Gundy of the New York Knicks offers directions to his gamers throughout a playoff recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls gained the sport 94-81.
Darrell Walker, Toronto Raptors
22 Feb 1997: Coach Darrell Walker of the Toronto Raptors watches his gamers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Enviornment in Dallas, Texas. The Raptors gained the sport 99-92.
Eddie Jordan, Sacramento Kings
17 Apr 1997: Coach Eddie Jordan of the Sacramento Kings watches his gamers throughout a recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on the Nice Western Discussion board in Inglewood, California. The Lakers gained the sport 108-99.
Brian Hill, Orlando Magic
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Former Orlando Magic coach Brian Hill meets with reporters February 16 at United Middle in Chicago after the Magic have been defeated by the Chicago Bulls 110-89. The staff introduced February 18 that Hill has been fired.
Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Phoenix Solar Coach Danny Ainge(R) yells at referee throughout Western Convention playoff recreation in opposition to the Seattle SuperSonics 27 April in Seattle. Ainge ultimately acquired two technical fouls and was ejected.
Jimmy Lynam, Washington Bullets
LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 19: Washington Bullets coach Jim Lynam pleads with referee Dick Bavetta to attain the shot on the buzzer by Rasheed Wallace on the finish of the primary quarter in Landover.
Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 1: Atlanta Hawks head coach Lenny Wilkens shouts throughout second interval motion of the Hawks recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Omni in Atlanta,
M.L. Carr, Boston Celtics
WALTHAM, MA – JUNE 19: Ex-Boston Celtic Participant M.L. Carr smiles throughout a press convention, at Brandeis College in Waltham, Massachusetts, the place it was introduced that alongside together with his different duties with the Celtics, he was additionally being elevated to Head Coach.
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MAY 5: San Antonio Spurs’ coach Greg Popovich is restrained by assistant coach Paul Pressey after arguing a name with the referee through the fourth quarter of recreation considered one of their NBA Western Convention semi-final collection in opposition to the Utah Jazz.
Garry St. Jean, Sacramento Kings
26 Oct 1996: Sacramento Kings head coach Garry St. Jean exhorts his staff throughout a recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls gained the sport, 97-91.
Brian Winters, Vancouver Grizzlies
24 Jan 1996: Head coach Brian Winters discusses the technique with participant Chris King of the Vancouver Grizzlies on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois, through the recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bulls.
Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix Suns
28 Jan 1996: Head coach Cotton Fitzsimmons of the Phoenix Suns directs the motion on the court docket from the sideline on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois, through the recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls defeated the Suns 93-82. Necessary Credit score:
Rudy Tomjanovich, Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich celebrates his groups 97-93 victory over the Seattle Sonics in recreation three of their Western Convention semifinal Key Enviornment in Seattle. T
Del Harris, Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris stands close to the court docket previous to his staff’s match in opposition to the Indiana Pacers at The Nice Western Discussion board in Inglewood,
Bob Hill, San Antonio Spurs (earlier than Popovich)
San Antonio head coach Bob Hill screams at his gamers through the first half of recreation 4 of their best-of-seven Western Convention Semifinal collection in opposition to the Utah Jazz.
Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz
Jerry Sloan, head coach for the Utah Jazz through the NBA Western Convention playoff recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on Might 8, 1997 on the Discussion board, California, United States. The Lakers gained the sport 84 – 71.
George Karl, Seattle SuperSonics
George Karl, Head Coach for the Seattle SuperSonics talks with Gary Payton and Nate McMillan throughout ga,me in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on March 19, 1997 on the United Middle in Chicago.
Larry Brown, Indiana Pacers
Larry Brown, Head Coach for the Indiana Pacers through the NBA Atlantic Division basketball recreation in opposition to the New Jersey Nets on February, 7, 1997, on the Continental Airways Enviornment in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Invoice Fitch, Los Angeles Clippers
Invoice Fitch, Head Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers writes directions to the staff throughout their NBA Pacific Division basketball recreation in opposition to the Sacramento Kings on thirteenth March 1997 on the Los Angeles Memorial Sports activities Enviornment in Los Angeles.
Pat Riley, Miami Warmth
Feb 28, 1997; Miami, FL; USA; Miami Warmth head coach Pat Riley reacts on the sidelines in opposition to the Seattle Seattle Supersonics on the Miami Enviornment.
Phil Jackson, Chicago Bulls
Feb 2, 1997;Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson and guard Michael Jordan on the sidelines in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks on the Omni Enviornment.
Apr 26, 1996; Orlando, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Pistons head coach Doug Collins talks with ahead Grant Hill (33) on the sidelines in opposition to the Orlando Magic through the first spherical of the 1996 NBA Playoffs on the Orlando Enviornment.
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