While coaching an NBA team is a tough job filled with immense pressure, NBA coaches also get paid a fair amount for their services, check out the top five list of the highest-paid NBA coaches in 2023 below along with their salaries
An NBA coach is responsible for motivating the players and lifting their morale even during the worst times, while also taking the blame for every major setback.
NBA coaches salaries and contracts details list in 2023 and highest paid coach
Monty Williams was fired by the Phoenix Suns last month, which would have included a $20M+ buyout.
And now, just 18 days later, Monty Williams has signed a 6-year, $78.5 million contract with the Pistons.
That is the largest coaching deal in NBA history.
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— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) June 1, 2023
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 8, 2023
The NBA is a cash-rich league and also one of the most prestigious and demanding sports league across the world.
Top five highest-paid NBA coaches in 2023
Given below is the top five list of the highest-paid NBA coaches in 2023:
Monty Williams
Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams is currently the highest paid NBA coach in 2023 and in the history of NBA. Williams recently signed a six-year $78.5 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, and holds record for the largest coaching contract ever offered in the NBA. Back in 2021, Williams won the prestigious Coach of the Year award when he worked with the Phoenix Suns.
Gregg Popovich
Gregg Popovich is a legendary NBA coach, who has been the San Antonio Spurs head coach for 27 seasons. He is currently the second highest-paid coach in the NBA after signing a 3-year, $33 million contract with the Spurs back in 2019. Popovich holds the special distinction of being the longest serving coach with one franchise. Despite being 74, Popovich shows no signs of slowing down. Just recently, under his leadership, Spurs secured the number one overall pick and drafting generational prospect Victor Wenbanyama.
Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr is player turned coach who was a part of the 90โs Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan. Kerr famously made a game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA finals off a pass from MJ himself. Kerr is currently the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, and has led the Warriors to 4 championships. Steve Kerr is the third highest-paid coach and earns around $9.5 million per year. Kerr holds a big role in the success of star players Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant.
Erik Spoelstra
Erik Spoelstra is the current head coach of the Miami Heat and the foruth highest-paid coach in the NBA. Spoelstra has a five-year, $42.5 million ongoing deal with the Miami Heat. Despite this huge amount, it could be considered underpaid based on his contributions. In the last fifteen seasons with the Heat, Spoelstra has led the side to seven NBA finals. This season, Spoelstra led an eighth-seeded Heat team all the way to the NBA finals with just their lone superstar, Jimmy Butler.
Rick Carlisle
Rick Carlisle is currently the head coach of the Indiana Pacers and the fifth highest-paid coach in the NBA. Carlisle has a four-year, $29 million ongoing contract with the Pacers, which he signed back in 2021. Carlisle has worked as an NBA coach for over twenty years and notably led the Dallas Mavericks to a title win back in 2011. During his time with the Pacers, Carlisle has played an important role in restoring the teamโs status in the league.
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