NBA team names, coaches, leaders
This summary is from the 2011-2012 season, because the story starts from the 11-12 season, and the full name of the team, the coach, and the leaders are introduced below. Regardless of the order of ranking, regardless of East and West:
1. Boston Celtics, coach: Doug Rivers, teaching experience: 12 years, leader: Rajon Rondo and the Big Three.
2. New York Knicks, coach: Mike D'Antoni, teaching experience: 9 years. Leader: Cameron Anthony.
3. Philadelphia 76ers, coach: Doug Collins. Teaching experience: 9 years. Leader: Andrew Egdala.
4. New Jersey Net, coach: Avery Johnson. Teaching experience: 5 years. Leader: Deron Williams.
5. Toronto Raptors, leader: Jose Calderon. Coach: Dorne Casey, 2 years.
6. Chicago Bulls, Leader: Derrick Rose. Coach: Tom Sibodeau. Ball age: 1 year.
7. Indiana Pacers, Leader: Danny Granger. Coach: Frank Vogel. Teaching experience: 1 year.
8. Minnesota Timberwolves, coach: Rick Adelman. Teaching experience: 20 years, Leader: Kevin Lokfu.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, coach: Scott Brooks. Teaching experience: 3 years, leader: Kevin Durant.
10. Los Angeles Lakers, coach: Mike Brown. Teaching experience: 5 years. Leader: Kobe Bryant.
11. Dallas Mavericks, coach: Rick Carlisle. Teaching experience: 9 years. Leader: Dirk Nowitzki.
12. Utah Jazz, Coach: Tyrone Corbyn. Teaching experience: 1 year. Leader: Al Jefferson.
13. Los Angeles Clippers, coach: Winnie Del Negro. Teaching experience: 3 years. Leader: Chris Paul.
14. Atlanta Hawks, coach: Larry Drew. Teaching experience: 1 year. Leader: Josh Smith.
15. Detroit Pistons, coach: Lawrence Frank. Teaching experience: 7 years. Leader: Ben Gordon.
16. Phoenix Suns, coach: Alvin Gentry. Teaching experience: 10 years. Leader: Steve Nash.
17. Memphis Grizzlies, Coach: Lionel Hollins. Teaching experience: 5 years. Leader: Rudy Gay.
18. Golden State Warriors, coach: Mark Jackson. Teaching experience: 0 years. Leader: Stephen Curry.
19. Denver Nuggets, coach: George Carr. Teaching experience: 23 years. Leader: Ty Lawson.
20. Houston Rockets, coach: Kevin McHale. Teaching experience: 2 years. Leader: Kyle Lowry.
21. Portland Trail Blazers, coach: Nate McMillan. Teaching experience: 11 years. Leader: LaMarcus Aldridge.
22. Washington Wizards, coach: Philip Saunders. Teaching experience: 15 years. Leader: John Wall.
23. San Antonio Spurs, coach: Greg Popovich. Teaching experience: 15 years. Leader: Tim Duncan.
24. Cleveland Cavaliers, coach: Byron Scott. Teaching experience: 11 years. Leader: Kelly Erwin.
25. Charlotte Bobcats, Coach: Paul Silas. Teaching experience: 11 years. Leader: Gerard Henderson.
26. Milwaukee Bucks, coach: Scott Skels. Teaching experience: 11 years. Leader: Brandon Jennings.
27. Miami Heat, coach: Eric Spoelstara. Teaching experience: 3 years. Leader: LeBron James.
28. Orlando Magic, Coach: Stan Van Gundy. Teaching experience: 7 years. Leader: Dwight Howard.
29. Sacramento Kings, Coach: Keith Smart. Teaching experience: 2 years. Leader: Teleke Evans.
30. New Orleans Hornets, coach: Monty Williams. Teaching experience: 1 year. Leader: Eric Gordon.