The Candidates (alphabetically):
Dwane Casey, Tor: 48-34, #3 seed in East, Atlantic Div. champs
Steve Clifford, Cha: 43-39, #7 seed in East
Jeff Hornacek, Pho: 48-34, 1 game out of last playoff spot in West
Gregg Popovich, SA: 62-20, best record in NBA, Southwest Div. champs
Tom Thibodeau, Chi: 48-34, #4 seed in East
Dwane Casey, Tor: 48-34, #3 seed in East, Atlantic Div. champs
Steve Clifford, Cha: 43-39, #7 seed in East
Jeff Hornacek, Pho: 48-34, 1 game out of last playoff spot in West
Gregg Popovich, SA: 62-20, best record in NBA, Southwest Div. champs
Tom Thibodeau, Chi: 48-34, #4 seed in East