Monty Williams has the Phoenix Suns consistently playing like one of the best in the West. That actually started in the NBA bubble to finish last season.
Doc Rivers is 14-0 with his the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup intact. Quin Snyder and the Utah Jazz were in first place in the Western Conference after 25 games — and the first team to 25 wins.
Those three stand out as coaches who have made their mark early in the NBA season.
But let’s not forget Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers, Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks, Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs and yes, Frank Vogel of the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. And hey, did anyone think the Charlotte Hornets would be buzzing around and even above .500 this year? So add James Borrego to the list.
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