NBA coaches who earn the most money: big differences with the players

The list of the highest-paid coaches in American sports, recently published by Sportico, highlights the prominent presence of NBA coaches, led by Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors. However, their annual earnings are significantly lower compared to the players, approaching more the salaries of role players in the league.

Here is the list of the highest-paid (relative to the player world)

1. Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors): $17,500,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Malik Monk ($17,405,203, No. 99 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 4 behind Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green
   • Winning percentage: 65.6%

2. Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs): $17,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Rui Hachimura ($17,000,000, No. 101 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 4 behind Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and Harrison Barnes
   • Winning percentage: 62.7%

3. Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat): $15,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Isaiah Stewart ($15,000,000, No. 112 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 6 behind Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier, and Duncan Robinson
   • Winning percentage: 58.6%

4. Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers): $15,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Isaiah Stewart ($15,000,000, No. 112 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 4 behind Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Norman Powell
   • Winning percentage: 58.8%

5. Michael Malone (Denver Nuggets): $12,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Coby White ($12,000,000, No. 140 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 5 behind Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, and Aaron Gordon
   • Winning percentage: 56.2%

6. Doc Rivers (Milwaukee Bucks): $11,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Maxi Kleber ($11,000,000, No. 152 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 6 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Bobby Portis
   • Winning percentage: 58.6%

7. Tom Thibodeau (New York Knicks): $11,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Maxi Kleber ($11,000,000, No. 152 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 7 behind Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson
   • Winning percentage: 57.5%

8. Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns): $10,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Mike Conley ($9,975,962, No. 164 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 6 behind Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, and Grayson Allen
   • Winning percentage: 60.4%

9. Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers): $9,000,000

   • Player with the closest salary: Goga Bitadze ($9,057,971, No. 179 in the NBA)
   • Ranking on his team: No. 7 behind Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and TJ McConnell
   • Winning percentage: 53.2%

10. Mike Brown (Sacramento Kings): $8,500,000

    • Player with the closest salary: Georges Niang ($8,500,000, No. 186 in the NBA)
    • Ranking on his team: No. 7 behind Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, and Keegan Murray
    • Winning percentage: 60.4%

11. Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks): $8,500,000

    • Player with the closest salary: Georges Niang ($8,500,000, No. 186 in the NBA)
    • Ranking on his team: No. 8 behind Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber, and Naji Marshall
    • Winning percentage: 52.2%

12. Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers): $8,500,000

    • Player with the closest salary: Georges Niang ($8,500,000, No. 186 in the NBA)
    • Ranking on his team: No. 4 behind Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey
    • Winning percentage: 56.9%

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