Spurs' Popovich named Coach of the Year: Narrowly edges Suns' Hornacek
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Tuesday, but Phoenix Suns head Jeff Hornacek was given strong consideration for the award.
| Coach (Team) | 1st Place Votes | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Popovich (Spurs) | 59 | 23 | 16 | 380 |
| Jeff Hornacek (Suns) | 37 | 44 | 22 | 339 |
| Tom Thibodeau (Bulls) | 12 | 22 | 33 | 159 |
| Steve Clifford (Bobcats) | 8 | 21 | 24 | 127 |
| Dwane Casey (Raptors) | 5 | 9 | 18 | 70 |
| Terry Stotts (Trail Blazers) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 25 |
| Doc Rivers (Clippers) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Scott Brooks (Thunder) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Jackson (Warriors) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jason Kidd (Nets) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Hornacek led the Suns to a 48-34 record, one year after the Suns went 25-57 under Alvin Gentry.