Gregg Popovich had an amazing run as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. He took over during the 1996-97 season and won 1,422 games with a .621 win percentage. Who were the other NBA coaches in 1996-97?

Johnny Davis, Philadelphia 76ers22 Nov 1996: Head Coach Johnny Davis of the Philadelphia 76ers saw his career NBA record drop to 4-7 as the Bullets defeated the 76ers 88-76 at the US AIr Arena in Landover, Maryland. Mandatory

22 Nov 1996: Head Coach Johnny Davis of the Philadelphia 76ers saw his career NBA record drop to 4-7 as the Bullets defeated the 76ers 88-76 at the US AIr Arena in Landover, Maryland. Mandatory

Richie Adubato, Orlando Magic19 Feb 1997: Orlando Magic coach Richie Adubato looks on during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game, 95-84.

19 Feb 1997: Orlando Magic coach Richie Adubato looks on during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game, 95-84.

Rick Adelman, Golden State Warriors12 Mar 1997: Coach Rick Adelman of the Golden State Warriors watches his players during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 109-101.

12 Mar 1997: Coach Rick Adelman of the Golden State Warriors watches his players during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 109-101.

Chris Ford, Milwaukee Bucks26 Mar 1997: Milwaukee Bucks head coach Chris Ford looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game, 106-84.

26 Mar 1997: Milwaukee Bucks head coach Chris Ford looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game, 106-84.

P.J. Carlesimo, Portland Trail Blazers24 Apr 1997: Coach PJ Carlesimo of the Portland Trailblazers argues with the referee during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 95-77.

24 Apr 1997: Coach PJ Carlesimo of the Portland Trailblazers argues with the referee during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 95-77.

Jim Cleamons, Dallas Mavericks1 Apr 1997: Coach Jim Cleamons of the Dallas Mavericks watches his players during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Pistons won the game 100-82.

1 Apr 1997: Coach Jim Cleamons of the Dallas Mavericks watches his players during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Pistons won the game 100-82.

Flip Saunders, Minnesota TimberwolvesFlip Saunders of the Minneapolis Timberwolves coaches during a game against the Seattle Super Sonics at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Sonics 98-90.

Flip Saunders of the Minneapolis Timberwolves coaches during a game against the Seattle Super Sonics at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Sonics 98-90.

Mike Fratello, Cleveland Cavaliers1 Dec 1996: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Fratello looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets won the game, 106-95.

1 Dec 1996: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Fratello looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets won the game, 106-95.

13 Dec 1996: Denver Nuggets assistant coach Dick Motta looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets won the game, 108-104.

13 Dec 1996: Denver Nuggets assistant coach Dick Motta looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Bullets won the game, 108-104.

John Calipari, New Jersey Nets13 Nov 1996: New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bullets won the game, 106-91.

13 Nov 1996: New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari looks on during a game against the Washington Bullets at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bullets won the game, 106-91.

Bernie Bickerstaff, Denver Nuggets and Washington Bullets15 Mar 1996: Head coach Bernie Bickerstaff of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sidelines during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Nuggets 108-87.

15 Mar 1996: Head coach Bernie Bickerstaff of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sidelines during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Nuggets 108-87.

Jeff Van Gundy, New York Knicks14 May 1996: Coach Jeff Van Gundy of the New York Knicks gives instructions to his players during a playoff game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 94-81.

14 May 1996: Coach Jeff Van Gundy of the New York Knicks gives instructions to his players during a playoff game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 94-81.

Darrell Walker, Toronto Raptors22 Feb 1997: Coach Darrell Walker of the Toronto Raptors watches his players during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Raptors won the game 99-92.

22 Feb 1997: Coach Darrell Walker of the Toronto Raptors watches his players during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Raptors won the game 99-92.

Eddie Jordan, Sacramento Kings17 Apr 1997: Coach Eddie Jordan of the Sacramento Kings watches his players during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 108-99.

17 Apr 1997: Coach Eddie Jordan of the Sacramento Kings watches his players during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 108-99.

Brian Hill, Orlando MagicCHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Former Orlando Magic coach Brian Hill meets with reporters February 16 at United Center in Chicago after the Magic were defeated by the Chicago Bulls 110-89. The team announced February 18 that Hill has been fired.

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Former Orlando Magic coach Brian Hill meets with reporters February 16 at United Center in Chicago after the Magic were defeated by the Chicago Bulls 110-89. The team announced February 18 that Hill has been fired.

Danny Ainge, Phoenix SunsSEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Phoenix Sun Coach Danny Ainge(R) yells at referee during Western Conference playoff game against the Seattle SuperSonics 27 April in Seattle. Ainge eventually received two technical fouls and was ejected.

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Phoenix Sun Coach Danny Ainge(R) yells at referee during Western Conference playoff game against the Seattle SuperSonics 27 April in Seattle. Ainge eventually received two technical fouls and was ejected.

Jimmy Lynam, Washington BulletsLANDOVER, MD - FEBRUARY 19: Washington Bullets coach Jim Lynam pleads with referee Dick Bavetta to score the shot at the buzzer by Rasheed Wallace at the end of the first quarter in Landover.

LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 19: Washington Bullets coach Jim Lynam pleads with referee Dick Bavetta to score the shot at the buzzer by Rasheed Wallace at the end of the first quarter in Landover.

Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta HawksATLANTA, GA - MARCH 1: Atlanta Hawks head coach Lenny Wilkens shouts during second period action of the Hawks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Omni in Atlanta,

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 1: Atlanta Hawks head coach Lenny Wilkens shouts during second period action of the Hawks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Omni in Atlanta,

M.L. Carr, Boston CelticsWALTHAM, MA - JUNE 19: Ex-Boston Celtic Player M.L. Carr smiles during a press conference, at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where it was announced that along with his other duties with the Celtics, he was also being elevated to Head Coach.

WALTHAM, MA – JUNE 19: Ex-Boston Celtic Player M.L. Carr smiles during a press conference, at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where it was announced that along with his other duties with the Celtics, he was also being elevated to Head Coach.

Gregg Popovich, San Antonio SpursSALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 5: San Antonio Spurs' coach Greg Popovich is restrained by assistant coach Paul Pressey after arguing a call with the referee during the fourth quarter of game one of their NBA Western Conference semi-final series against the Utah Jazz.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MAY 5: San Antonio Spurs’ coach Greg Popovich is restrained by assistant coach Paul Pressey after arguing a call with the referee during the fourth quarter of game one of their NBA Western Conference semi-final series against the Utah Jazz.

Garry St. Jean, Sacramento Kings26 Oct 1996: Sacramento Kings head coach Garry St. Jean exhorts his team during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 97-91.

26 Oct 1996: Sacramento Kings head coach Garry St. Jean exhorts his team during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 97-91.

Brian Winters, Vancouver Grizzlies24 Jan 1996: Head coach Brian Winters discusses the strategy with player Chris King of the Vancouver Grizzlies at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, during the game against the Chicago Bulls.

24 Jan 1996: Head coach Brian Winters discusses the strategy with player Chris King of the Vancouver Grizzlies at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, during the game against the Chicago Bulls.

Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix Suns28 Jan 1996: Head coach Cotton Fitzsimmons of the Phoenix Suns directs the action on the court from the sideline at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, during the game against the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls defeated the Suns 93-82. Mandatory Credit:

28 Jan 1996: Head coach Cotton Fitzsimmons of the Phoenix Suns directs the action on the court from the sideline at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, during the game against the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls defeated the Suns 93-82. Mandatory Credit:

Rudy Tomjanovich, Houston RocketsHouston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich celebrates his teams 97-93 victory over the Seattle Sonics in game three of their Western Conference semifinal Key Arena in Seattle. T

Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich celebrates his teams 97-93 victory over the Seattle Sonics in game three of their Western Conference semifinal Key Arena in Seattle. T

Del Harris, Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris stands near the court prior to his team's match against the Indiana Pacers at The Great Western Forum in Inglewood,

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris stands near the court prior to his team’s match against the Indiana Pacers at The Great Western Forum in Inglewood,

Bob Hill, San Antonio Spurs (before Popovich)San Antonio head coach Bob Hill screams at his players during the first half of game four of their best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinal series against the Utah Jazz.

San Antonio head coach Bob Hill screams at his players during the first half of game four of their best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinal series against the Utah Jazz.

Jerry Sloan, Utah JazzJerry Sloan, head coach for the Utah Jazz during the NBA Western Conference playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 8, 1997 at the Forum, California, United States. The Lakers won the game 84 - 71.

Jerry Sloan, head coach for the Utah Jazz during the NBA Western Conference playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 8, 1997 at the Forum, California, United States. The Lakers won the game 84 – 71.

George Karl, Seattle SuperSonicsGeorge Karl, Head Coach for the Seattle SuperSonics talks with Gary Payton and Nate McMillan during ga,me against the Chicago Bulls on March 19, 1997 at the United Center in Chicago.

George Karl, Head Coach for the Seattle SuperSonics talks with Gary Payton and Nate McMillan during ga,me against the Chicago Bulls on March 19, 1997 at the United Center in Chicago.

Larry Brown, Indiana PacersLarry Brown, Head Coach for the Indiana Pacers during the NBA Atlantic Division basketball game against the New Jersey Nets on February, 7, 1997, at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Larry Brown, Head Coach for the Indiana Pacers during the NBA Atlantic Division basketball game against the New Jersey Nets on February, 7, 1997, at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Bill Fitch, Los Angeles ClippersBill Fitch, Head Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers writes instructions to the team during their NBA Pacific Division basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on 13th March 1997 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

Bill Fitch, Head Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers writes instructions to the team during their NBA Pacific Division basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on 13th March 1997 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

Pat Riley, Miami HeatFeb 28, 1997; Miami, FL; USA; Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley reacts on the sidelines against the Seattle Seattle Supersonics at the Miami Arena.

Feb 28, 1997; Miami, FL; USA; Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley reacts on the sidelines against the Seattle Seattle Supersonics at the Miami Arena.

Phil Jackson, Chicago BullsFeb 2, 1997;Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson and guard Michael Jordan on the sidelines against the Atlanta Hawks at the Omni Arena.

Feb 2, 1997;Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson and guard Michael Jordan on the sidelines against the Atlanta Hawks at the Omni Arena.

Apr 26, 1996; Orlando, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Pistons head coach Doug Collins talks with forward Grant Hill (33) on the sidelines against the Orlando Magic during the first round of the 1996 NBA Playoffs at the Orlando Arena.

Apr 26, 1996; Orlando, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Pistons head coach Doug Collins talks with forward Grant Hill (33) on the sidelines against the Orlando Magic during the first round of the 1996 NBA Playoffs at the Orlando Arena.

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