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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, center, drives to the basket against through the double team of Charlotte Hornets forwards Cody Zeller, left, and P.J. Hairston in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) controls the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
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Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond (0) is denied a rebound by Milwauke Bucks' Jabari Parker (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) loses control of the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
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Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) drives on Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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John Wall (2) passes the ball over Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr answers questions during a news conference prior to an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **
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In this July 31, 2009, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom speaks to the media during a news conference after the Lakers signed Odom to a multi-year NBA basketball contract, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)
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FILE - In this April 5, 2015 file photo, Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, right, controls the ball as Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. George is too busy this summer to reflect much on his gruesome leg injury. Eleven months after the injury ruined his season and derailed the Pacers' title hopes, George has moved on. He's dunking off both feet, following his traditional training regimen and preparing for another NBA season with a new cast of teammates - all without giving his broken right leg a second thought. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith, File)
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Milwaukee Bucks' Jared Dudley celebrates after Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Milwaukee.
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Washington Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr., right listens to coach Randy Wittman speak during an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Washington. Washington moved up four spots in the first round to get the Kansas freshman in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, who selected Oubre with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft the night before. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr. listens during an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Washington. Washington moved up four spots in the first round to get the Kansas freshman in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, who selected Oubre with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft the night before.. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces Karl-Anthony Towns as the overall first pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**
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Kelly Oubre Jr. answers questions during an interview after being selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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FILE - In this March 22, 2015, file photo, Duke's Jahlil Okafor (15) points to a teammate after a basket against San Diego State during the second half of an NCAA tournament college basketball game in the Round of 32 in Charlotte, N.C. Okafor is a top prospect in the NBA draft on Thursday, June 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
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In this Nov. 9, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak talks during an NBA basketball news conference in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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UCLA freshman forward Kevon Looney worked out for the Wizards on Monday in preparation for this week's NBA draft. (Associated Press)
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14. Gregg Popovich is tied with Pat Riley for the second-most NBA championships (5) since the merger, behind only Phil Jackson (11). “Pop” also sports the second-best winning percentage (.685) among coaches with 10 or more seasons in the league and is one of nine coaches to top 1000 wins in NBA history.
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13. Pat Riley established himself as a winner in his first year as an NBA coach, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA title. Riley and the Lakers claimed the Western Conference crown five times in the next six years and added two more titles to the historic franchise’s collection. Riley won his fifth title as head coach of the 2005-06 Miami Heat. In his 24 seasons as an NBA head coach, Riley failed to lead his team to the playoffs just three times.
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1. With a career record of 1155-485, Phil Jackson boasts the highest winning percentage (.704) among NBA coaches with at least 300 games. Jackson’s detractors argue that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are responsible for his success, but his NBA-record 11 championship rings are loud enough to silence most of the doubters.
