NBA Coach of the Year

Established

1962

First Winner

Harry Gallatin

NBA Coach of the Year

About

Annual award given to the top NBA coach over a given season as deemed by a panel of sportswriters from the United States and Canada. The winner receives the Red Auerbach Trophy, named after the legendary Boston Celtics coach. 

Trivia

Pat Riley is the only coach to win the award with three different franchises. Larry Bird is the only recipient to also be named an MVP as a player.

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