Thunder coach Mark Daigneault named Coach of the Year
Published: April 28, 2024, 9:58 p.m.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault won NBA Coach of the Year award in a landslide vote, the league announced Sunday night.
Two years removed from a 24-win season and just a year removed from a play-in berth, Daigneault coached the Thunder to a 57-25 record this season, becoming the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history. It began the season as the league’s youngest active team, only older than the Spurs. The Thunder finished with both top-five offensive and defensive ratings this season.
Daigneault received 89 of 98 first-place votes with Orlando's Jamahl Mosley (four) and Minnesota's Chris Finch (one) finishing behind him.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Paycom Center.Thunder coach Mark Daigneault talks with his team during a timeout against the Kings on April 9 at Paycom CenterOklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during a media conference before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault (M) watches as Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball to Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault directs his players during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and forward Jalen Williams (8) react to an officials call after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Paycom Center.Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center.
