NBA Coach Win Total Comparison (Regular Season)
Compare 12 NBA coach win totals, from Auerbach at 938 wins to Popovich at 1390. NBA.com regular season records in a linked tool. See bars here. Verified.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Popovich Top here at 1390 wins. | 1,390 wins | Spurs 1996 to 2025 | NBA.com most wins list: Popovich 1390 regular season wins |
| Don Nelson 1335 wins. | 1,335 wins | Bucks, Warriors, Knicks, Mavericks | NBA.com most wins list: Nelson 1335 regular season wins |
| Lenny Wilkens 1332 wins. | 1,332 wins | Sonics, Blazers, Cavs, Hawks, Raptors | NBA.com most wins list: Wilkens 1332 regular season wins |
| Jerry Sloan 1221 wins. | 1,221 wins | Bulls, Jazz | NBA.com most wins list: Sloan 1221 regular season wins |
| Pat Riley 1210 wins. | 1,210 wins | Lakers, Knicks, Heat | NBA.com most wins list: Riley 1210 regular season wins |
| George Karl 1175 wins. | 1,175 wins | Cavs, Sonics, Bucks, Nuggets, Kings | NBA.com most wins list: Karl 1175 regular season wins |
| Doc Rivers Active at 1162 through 2025. | 1,162 wins | Magic, Celtics, Clippers, 76ers, Bucks | NBA.com most wins list: Rivers 1162 regular season wins through 2024-25 |
| Phil Jackson 1155 wins. | 1,155 wins | Bulls, Lakers | NBA.com most wins list: Jackson 1155 regular season wins |
| Larry Brown 1098 wins. | 1,098 wins | Eight teams, most coached | NBA.com most wins list: Brown 1098 regular season wins |
| Rick Adelman 1042 wins. | 1,042 wins | Blazers, Kings, Rockets, Wolves | NBA.com most wins list: Adelman 1042 regular season wins |
| Bill Fitch 944 wins. | 944 wins | Cavs, Celtics, Rockets, Nets | NBA.com Top 10 coaches: Fitch 944 regular season wins |
| Red Auerbach 938 wins. | 938 wins | Celtics dynasty | NBA.com Top 10 coaches: Auerbach 938 regular season wins |
About this converter
NBA official lists rank head coaches by regular season wins through the 2024-25 season. Gregg Popovich leads with 1390 wins, Don Nelson holds 1335, Lenny Wilkens 1332, Jerry Sloan 1221, Pat Riley 1210, George Karl 1175, Doc Rivers 1162, Phil Jackson 1155, Larry Brown 1098, Rick Adelman 1042, Bill Fitch 944 and Red Auerbach 938. Popovich retired in May 2025 after 29 Spurs seasons. Rivers is the only active coach here at 1162 through 2025. Totals count regular season games only, so playoff wins sit on a separate scale.
How to use it
Pick two coaches and the win unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Popovich against Auerbach to feel the 452 win gap. Win counts read straight since only one unit exists.
Counts cover NBA regular season wins only through the 2024-25 season. Popovich at 1390 is his personal total; the Spurs franchise 1422 figure includes 32 interim wins by Mitch Johnson and stays out. Rivers at 1162 freezes at the 2024-25 cutoff even though later lists run higher. Auerbach at 938 held the record until Wilkens passed him in the 1994-95 season. Playoff victories are omitted throughout.
FAQ
Who has the most coaching wins?
Gregg Popovich with 1390 regular season wins.
Is it 1390 or 1422 for Popovich?
1390 personal wins. The 1422 Spurs figure adds 32 interim Johnson wins.
Which coach here is active?
Doc Rivers at 1162 through the 2024-25 season.
Do playoffs count?
No. Regular season only. Playoff wins sit on a separate scale.
Sources
- NBA.com most wins in history list: Popovich 1390 through Adelman 1042
- NBA.com Top 10 coaches history page: Fitch 944, Auerbach 938
- NBA.com May 2025 Popovich retirement report: 1390 personal vs 1422 franchise interim split
Last verified: 2026-10-08 · 12 entries
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