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2016-17 NBA Awards Season: Top 5 Coach Of The Year Candidates

By Gerald Bourguet

April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

With the 2016-17 NBA regular season coming to an end, it’s time to review the top candidates for awards season. Here are the top five Coach of the Year candidates.

There are only two days left in the 2016-17 NBA regular season, and the 2017 NBA Playoffs will be underway on Saturday. While postseason matchups are being finalized, there’s one thing that still demands our attention: NBA awards season!

While most figured the entire 2016-17 campaign would just be about Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Part III, basketball fans have been treated to a truly excellent regular season with plenty jaw dropping performances and juicy story lines to sink their teeth into.

From Russell Westbrook‘s triple-double feat to one of the greatest MVP races in NBA history to a crowded Sixth Man of the Year conversation, there’s plenty to digest with the league’s end of season awards voting.

With the regular season winding down, it’s time to review the top candidates for each individual award and reveal our picks for Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and MVP.

Today we’ll be taking a look at the top five candidates for the 2016-17 Coach of the Year Award. Let’s get started.

Honorable Mentions:  Quin Snyder, Brad Stevens, Dwane Casey