Pistons' Bickerstaff finishes second for NBA coach award
J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons finished second in the NBA Coach of the Year voting for the 2025-26 season. He led the Pistons to a franchise-best record of 60-22, marking a significant turnaround for the team. Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics won the award, with Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs coming in third.
- ▪Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics won Coach of the Year honors for the 2025-26 season.
- ▪J.B. Bickerstaff led the Pistons to the third-best record in franchise history at 60-22.
- ▪Bickerstaff became the first head coach in league history to take a franchise from 60 losses to 60 wins in a two-season span.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 23:54:37 +0000 |
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