According to a landmark analysis of NBA coaching …
A recent analysis highlights the significant impact of NBA coaches on team performance. The best coaches can improve net efficiency by approximately +2.0, translating to about 5.4 additional wins per season. Despite this, the highest-paid coach earns only $17.5 million, indicating a market inefficiency in coaching salaries.
- ▪The best NBA coaches can add about +2.0 to net efficiency.
- ▪This improvement translates to approximately 5.4 more wins per season.
- ▪The financial value of these wins is estimated at around $25 million in player salary.
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