How much do the highest paid NBA coaches make? Steve Kerr leading
We make a comparison of the money earned by head coaches in the best basketball league in the world compared to the players.
No surprises among the highest-paid coaches in the 2024/25 NBA season. They are not necessarily the best or the most successful, but they are certainly the most well-known. In some cases, there is overlap. Below, we will compare the earnings of the league's head coaches in relation to both their players and those of other teams.
At the top positions, you can find Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors, the legendary Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs, and Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat. These are the three coaches who have spent the most time with the same franchise out of the 30 in the NBA. Following them, other familiar names include Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers, Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets, Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks.
The Top 13 Highest-Paid NBA Coaches:
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Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors)
- Salary: $17,500,000
- Closest-paid Player: Malik Monk ($17,405,203, No. 99 in the NBA)
- Team Salary Rank: No. 4 behind Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green
- Career Win Percentage: 65.6%
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