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NBA: Top 10 Coaching Candidates

By Aaron Ferguson

Apr 1, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon (R) talks to shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon (R) talks to shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention

This couldn’t be a complete list without an honorable mention list, would it? Here are a few coaches that could also be in consideration for head coaching positions this year, or in years to follow.

Becky Hammon: Hammon is an assistant with the Spurs. She became the first female coach in the NBA.

Stephen Silas: Silas is an assistant with the Charlotte Hornets. He is the son of former NBA coach Paul Silas.

Ime Udoka: Udoka is an assistant with the Spurs. He is on some fans’ short lists as a head coach and could be on a few team’s lists as the coaching carousel goes around.

Ryan Saunders: Saunders is an assistant coach with the Timberwolves. He was also an assistant under Randy Wittman with the Wizards. He is the son of the late Flip Saunders.

Lionel Hollins: Hollins was fired earlier this season by the Nets. The former head coach also coached the Memphis Grizzlies. His experience as a head coach could land him in finalist conversations.

J.B. Bickerstaff: Bickerstaff is the current interim head coach for the Rockets. He should be given consideration for the Rockets coaching position, as well as a few others if he doesn’t land in Houston.

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