Records as Team USA Head Coach (Official Games)
Coach K: 75 Wins, 1 lost
Coach Pop: 45 Wins, 13 lost
Coach Kerr: 26 Wins, 9 lost
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Obviously, nba wise. coaches Pop and Kerr are better. Since Coach K only coach in US Ncaa for Duke
But based on international tourneys like Fiba and Olympics.
Coach K have a mind breaking 75 wins and 1 lose record.
While coach Pop and coach Kerr have way more losses, with way less wins. With less number of games.
Team USA doesnt lack talent.
But it is the coaches job to manage egos, develop chemistry, and execute team plays.
Is Coach K a better coach in terms of fiba/olympics competition?
Do you think Coach K can manage egos better, and got more respect from superstars?
If yes, why?
If no, what do you think is the reason from the win loss record gap?
The record speaks for itself. People can say whatever they want about improved international competition, roster composition, coaching gaps between NBA/college, etc. but 75-1 is an insane record no matter how you spin it. You’d really have to stretch to defend Pop or Kerr’s records over his.
Krzyzewski always ran short rotations at Duke while managing talented players with big egos, which may have made him more comfortable doing the same thing in the Olympics, even with NBA stars.