Head coaches for NBA teams in the 2023-2024 season

Eastern Conference:
• Atlantic Division:
• Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla
• Brooklyn Nets: Jacque Vaughn
• New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau
• Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse
• Toronto Raptors: Darko Rajakovic
• Central Division:
• Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan
• Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff
• Detroit Pistons: Monty Williams
• Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle
• Milwaukee Bucks: Adrian Griffin
• Southeast Division:
• Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder
• Charlotte Hornets: Steve Clifford
• Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra
• Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley
• Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld Jr.
Western Conference:
• Northwest Division:
• Denver Nuggets: Michael Malone
• Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch
• Oklahoma City Thunder: (Not listed)
• Portland Trail Blazers: (Not listed)
• Utah Jazz: (Not listed)
• Pacific Division:
• Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr
• Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue
• Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham
• Phoenix Suns: (Not listed)
• Sacramento Kings: (Not listed)
• Southwest Division:
• Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd
• Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka
• Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins
• New Orleans Pelicans: (Not listed)
• San Antonio Spurs: (Not listed)1.
Three legends from each of the NBA teams
Eastern Conference:
• Atlantic Division:
• Boston Celtics: Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Paul Pierce
• Brooklyn Nets: Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Buck Williams
• New York Knicks: Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing
• Philadelphia 76ers: Julius Erving, Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain
• Toronto Raptors: Vince Carter, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry
• Central Division:
• Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Derrick Rose
• Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Mark Price
• Detroit Pistons: Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Ben Wallace
• Indiana Pacers: Reggie Miller, Paul George, Jermaine O'Neal
• Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oscar Robertson
• Southeast Division:
• Atlanta Hawks: Dominique Wilkins, Dikembe Mutombo, Bob Pettit
• Charlotte Hornets: Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, Kemba Walker
• Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning
• Orlando Magic: Shaquille O'Neal, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady
• Washington Wizards (formerly Bullets): Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, John Wall
Western Conference:
• Northwest Division:
• Denver Nuggets: Alex English, Carmelo Anthony, Dikembe Mutombo
• Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Garnett, Karl-Anthony Towns, Wally Szczerbiak
• Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly Seattle SuperSonics): Gary Payton, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook
• Portland Trail Blazers: Clyde Drexler, Bill Walton, Damian Lillard
• Utah Jazz: Karl Malone, John Stockton, Deron Williams
• Pacific Division:
• Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry
• Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Elton Brand
• Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant
• Phoenix Suns: Steve Nash, Charles Barkley, Amar'e Stoudemire
• Sacramento Kings: Oscar Robertson, Chris Webber, Peja Stojaković
• Southwest Division:
• Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Luka Dončić
• Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, James Harden
• Memphis Grizzlies: Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Pau Gasol
• New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, DeMarcus Cousins
• San Antonio Spurs: Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Tony Parker
Serbian NBA players and their respective teams for the 2023-2024 season:

1. Bogdan Bogdanovic - Atlanta Hawks

2. Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets
3. Nikola Jovic - Miami Heat
4. Boban Marjanovic - Houston Rockets
5. Vasilije Micic - Oklahoma City Thunder
6. Filip Petrusev - Philadelphia Sixers
7. Aleksej Pokusevski - Oklahoma City Thunder

Serbian players who played in the NBA in the past:

1. Vlade Divac:
• NBA Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings.
• Notable Achievements: NBA All-Star (2001), FIBA Hall of Fame (2010), NBA Hall of Fame (2019).
2. Peja Stojakovic:
• NBA Teams: Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Dallas
Mavericks.
• Notable Achievements: 3× NBA All-Star (2002–2004), NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2002, 2003),
NBA Champion (2011).
3. Predrag "Dražen" Petrović (Croatian, but played for the former Yugoslavia):
• NBA Teams: Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets.
• Notable Achievements: 2× NBA All-Star (1990, 1991 - in Europe), All-NBA Third Team (1993), FIBA Hall of
Fame (2007), NBA Hall of Fame (2002).
4. Marko Milič:
• NBA Teams: Phoenix Suns.
• Notable Achievements: Known for his athletic ability and dunking prowess.
5. Darko Miličić:
• NBA Teams: Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Minnesota
Timberwolves, Boston Celtics.
• Notable Achievements: NBA Champion (2004).
6. Nenad Krstić:
• NBA Teams: New Jersey Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics.
• Notable Achievements: Serbian Cup winner (2014).
Eastern Conference:
Atlantic Division:
1. Boston Celtics
• Championships: 1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008
• Finals Appearances: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974,
1976, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 2008, 2010, 20221.
2. Brooklyn Nets (Previously New Jersey Nets)
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: 2002, 20031.
3. New York Knicks
• Championships: 1970, 1973
• Finals Appearances: 1951, 1952, 1953, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1994, 1999 1.
4. Philadelphia 76ers
• Championships: 1955, 1967, 1983
• Finals Appearances: 1950, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 20011.
5. Toronto Raptors
• Championships: 2019
• Finals Appearances: 20191.
Central Division:
1. Chicago Bulls
• Championships: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
• Finals Appearances: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 19981.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Championships: 2016
• Finals Appearances: 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 20181.
3. Detroit Pistons
• Championships: 1989, 1990, 2004
• Finals Appearances: 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 20051.
4. Indiana Pacers
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: 20001.
5. Milwaukee Bucks
• Championships: 1971, 2021
• Finals Appearances: 1971, 1974, 20211.
Western Conference:
Northwest Division:
1. Denver Nuggets
• Championships: 2023
• Finals Appearances: 20231.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: None
3. Oklahoma City Thunder (Previously Seattle SuperSonics)
• Championships: 1979 (as Seattle SuperSonics)
• Finals Appearances: 1978, 1979 (as Seattle SuperSonics), 1996 (as Seattle SuperSonics), 2012 (as
Oklahoma City Thunder)1.
4. Portland Trail Blazers
• Championships: 1977
• Finals Appearances: 1977, 1990, 19921.
 5. Utah Jazz
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: 1997, 19981.
Pacific Division:
1. Golden State Warriors
• Championships: 1956, 1975, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
• Finals Appearances: 1947, 1948, 1956, 1964, 1967, 1975, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 1.
2. Los Angeles Clippers
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: None
3. Los Angeles Lakers
• Championships: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2009, 2010, 2020
• Finals Appearances: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970,
1972, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009,
2010, 20201.
4. Phoenix Suns
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: 1976, 1993, 20211.
5. Sacramento Kings (Previously Rochester Royals)
• Championships: 1951 (as Rochester Royals)
• Finals Appearances: 1951 (as Rochester Royals)1.
Southwest Division:
1. Dallas Mavericks
• Championships: 2011
• Finals Appearances: 2006, 20111.
2. Houston Rockets
• Championships: 1994, 1995
• Finals Appearances: 1981, 1986, 1994, 19951.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: None
4. New Orleans Pelicans
• Championships: None
• Finals Appearances: None
5. San Antonio Spurs
• Championships: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014
• Finals Appearances: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013, 20141.
The most famous generations of NBA teams

1. Chicago Bulls (1990s):

• Nickname: The Jordan Era
• Key Figures: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Coach Phil Jackson.
• Achievements: Six NBA Championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
2. Los Angeles Lakers (2000s):
• Nickname: The Shaq-Kobe Era
• Key Figures: Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Coach Phil Jackson.
• Achievements: Three consecutive NBA Championships (2000-2002).
3. San Antonio Spurs (2000s-2010s):
• Nickname: The Big Three Era
• Key Figures: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Coach Gregg Popovich.
• Achievements: Four NBA Championships (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014).
4. Boston Celtics (1960s):
• Nickname: The Bill Russell Era
• Key Figures: Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Coach Red Auerbach.
• Achievements: Eleven NBA Championships in thirteen years, including eight in a row from 1959 to 1966.
5. Golden State Warriors (2010s):
• Nickname: The Splash Brothers Era
• Key Figures: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant (2016-2019), and Coach
Steve Kerr.
• Achievements: Three NBA Championships (2015, 2017, 2018) and a record-breaking 73-win season in
2015-2016.
6. Miami Heat (2010s):
• Nickname: The Big Three Era
• Key Figures: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Coach Erik Spoelstra.
• Achievements: Two NBA Championships (2012, 2013).
7. Detroit Pistons (1980s-1990s):
• Nickname: The Bad Boys
• Key Figures: Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, and Coach Chuck Daly.
• Achievements: Two NBA Championships (1989, 1990).
The names of NBA teams

1. Atlanta Hawks:
• Buffalo Bisons (1946)
• Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1946-1951)
• Milwaukee Hawks (1951-1955)
• St. Louis Hawks (1955-1968)
2. Brooklyn Nets:
• New Jersey Americans (1967-1968, ABA)
• New York Nets (1968-1977, ABA/NBA)
• New Jersey Nets (1977-2012)
3. Charlotte Hornets:
• Charlotte Bobcats (2004-2014)
4. Detroit Pistons:
• Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (1941-1948, NBL/BAA)
• Fort Wayne Pistons (1948-1957)
5. Golden State Warriors:
• Philadelphia Warriors (1946-1962)
• San Francisco Warriors (1962-1971)
6. Houston Rockets:
• San Diego Rockets (1967-1971)
7. Indiana Pacers (Joined NBA in 1976):
• No name changes, but initially an ABA team.
8. Los Angeles Clippers:
• Buffalo Braves (1970-1978)
• San Diego Clippers (1978-1984)
9. Los Angeles Lakers:
• Minneapolis Lakers (1947-1960)
10. Memphis Grizzlies:
• Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-2001)
11. Oklahoma City Thunder:
• Seattle SuperSonics (1967-2008)1
12. Philadelphia 76ers:
• Syracuse Nationals (1946-1963)
13. Sacramento Kings:
• Rochester Royals (1945-1957, NBL/BAA/NBA)
• Cincinnati Royals (1957-1972)
• Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-1975)
• Kansas City Kings (1975-1985)
14. Utah Jazz:
• New Orleans Jazz (1974-1979)
15. Washington Wizards:
• Chicago Packers (1961-1962)
• Chicago Zephyrs (1962-1963)
• Baltimore Bullets (1963-1973)
• Capital Bullets (1973-1974)
• Washington Bullets (1974-1997)2
NBA teams along with key players associated with them.

Eastern Conference:
Atlantic Division:
1. Boston Celtics:
• Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown.
2. Brooklyn Nets:
• Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden.
3. New York Knicks:
• Willis Reed, Clyde Frazier, Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, Carmelo Anthony.
4. Philadelphia 76ers:
• Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Allen Iverson, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons.
5. Toronto Raptors:
• Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Kawhi Leonard.
Central Division:
1. Chicago Bulls:
• Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Jimmy Butler.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers:
• LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love.
3. Detroit Pistons:
• Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton.
4. Indiana Pacers:
• Reggie Miller, Paul George, Victor Oladipo.
5. Milwaukee Bucks:
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton.
Western Conference:
Northwest Division:
1. Denver Nuggets:
• Carmelo Anthony, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves:
• Kevin Garnett, Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder:
• Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden.
4. Portland Trail Blazers:
• Clyde Drexler, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum.
5. Utah Jazz:
• Karl Malone, John Stockton, Donovan Mitchell.
Pacific Division:
1. Golden State Warriors:
• Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant.
2. Los Angeles Clippers:
• Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George.
3. Los Angeles Lakers:
• Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James.
4. Phoenix Suns:
• Steve Nash, Amar'e Stoudemire, Devin Booker, Chris Paul.
5. Sacramento Kings:
• Chris Webber, Peja Stojaković, De'Aaron Fox.
Southwest Division:
1. Dallas Mavericks:
• Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić, Kristaps Porziņģis.
2. Houston Rockets:
• Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, James Harden.
3. Memphis Grizzlies:
• Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Ja Morant.
4. New Orleans Pelicans:
• Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram.
5. San Antonio Spurs:
• Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili, Kawhi Leonard.