NBA Coach of the Year: November 6th, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

Week 3 of the 2021-22 NBA season is about to end and the teams have started to gather momentum. We are still a few weeks away until the conference standings start to take shape. There haven't been enough games to determine the end-of-the-season NBA playoff seeds. Every team has played roughly eight to ten games and these are merely their first impressions of the season.

However, the chatter around the NBA MVP award has already begun. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are strong contenders in the race. Meanwhile, players like Jimmy Butler and Ja Morant are also gaining traction through their dominant performances.

One of the season's accolades that isn't as glamorous is the NBA Coach of the Year award. Here are our power rankings for the top five coaches in the NBA. Many teams haven't had a great start to their season, and coaches like Steve Nash, Mike Budenholzer, Monty Williams and several others might feature on this list later as the year progresses.

#5 Billy Donovan

Chicago Bulls Head coach Billy Donovan

Previous week’s NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - 5th (-)

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 6; Games lost - 2

Offensive Rating: 109.7 (9th of 30)

Defensive Rating: 102.6 (6th of 30)

Average Points Scored: 108.2 (15th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 101.2 (6th of 30)

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprises this NBA season. Many NBA scouts voted that the Bulls acquisition of DeMar DeRozan was a bad move. Under coach Billy Donovan, he is now leading the team in scoring with 27 points per game along with 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists. The core of DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Lonzo Ball haven't had any chemistry issues to begin the season. The team has a fluid offense involving ball movement and unselfish basketball.

Head coach Billy Donovan has maintained the team's defensive identity. They are sixth in the NBA in defensive rating and were ranked fourth last week. Many pundits criticized the team, suggesting that their early season record is only because of easier opponents. Coach Donovan and the Bulls displayed their playoff credentials by defeating the unbeaten Utah Jazz and then a 19-point comeback against the Boston Celtics.

#4 Doc Rivers

Philadelphia 76ers Head coach Doc Rivers

Previous week’s NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - N/A

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 4; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 9; Games won - 7; Games lost - 2

Offensive Rating: 116.0 (1st of 30)

Defensive Rating: 107.1 (14th of 30)

Average Points Scored: 110.8 (10th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 102.3 (8th of 30)

Doc Rivers has always been one of the best coaches in the regular season. He was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2000 and has been one of the contenders on several occasions. The Philadelphia 76ers have shown the league that they are a strong team in the East even without Ben Simmons. Joel Embiid is struggling to shoot the ball a little but has still led the team to a 7-2 start.

Tyrese Maxey is having an incredible sophomore season so far. He has started every game so far and is averaging 14.7 points and 4.7 assists per game. Seth Curry is lighting it up as well, shooting 53% from three-point range on 5.4 attempts per game. If and when Ben Simmons comes back, the team's defense will improve as well. Meanwhile, Matisse Thybulle has entered the DPOY conversation.

#3 Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra

Previous week’s NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - 4th (↑1)

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 6; Games lost - 2

Offensive Rating: 111.8 (5th of 30)

Defensive Rating: 99.2 (2nd of 30)

Average Points Scored: 110.9 (9th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 98.4 (1st of 30)

Head coach Erik Spoelstra has led this Miami Heat team to a 6-2 start this season. They integrated Kyle Lowry seamlessly into their system and are now in the top five in the NBA in offensive rating. The Heat have also conceded the lowest points so far and are second in the NBA in defensive rating. They have kept their opponents below 100 points in six of their eight games.

Jimmy Butler is averaging incredible numbers so far and has forced his way into the early MVP race. Tyler Herro is creating highlights and is dropping 20.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists a game in 31.3 minutes off the bench. If he keeps up the pace, Herro could enter the Sixth Man of the Year discussion.

#2 Quin Snyder

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder

Previous week’s NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - 1st (↓1)

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 7; Games lost - 1

Offensive Rating: 112.8 (3rd of 30)

Defensive Rating: 100.2 (3rd of 30)

Average Points Scored: 112.8 (5th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 100.1 (4th of 30)

The Utah Jazz have started their season guns blazing. They picked up right where they left off last regular season and have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. They are third in the NBA in both offensive and defensive ratings. Rudy Gobert is anchoring the team's defense while putting up fabulous numbers. Donovan Mitchell is leading the team in scoring and controlling its offense.

The Utah Jazz are the only team in the NBA that is undefeated at home. Salt Lake City and Vivint Arena was voted as the best home-court advantage in the NBA in the NBA's 2021 Annual GM Survery. The Jazz were 31-5 at home last season and looks like they will maintain that dominance this season as well.

#1 Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors Head coach Steve Kerr

Previous week’s NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - 2nd (↑1)

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 7; Games lost - 1

Offensive Rating: 109.8 (8th of 30)

Defensive Rating: 96.4 (1st of 30)

Average Points Scored: 113.1 (3rd of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 99.4 (3rd of 30)

The Golden State Warriors started 4-0 this season for the first time since 2015-16 and are 7-1 right now, the best record in the NBA so far. Not only are they running an incredibly fluid offense filled with player and ball movement, but they are also ranked first in the NBA in defensive rating. The Warriors' 96.4 defensive rating is their lowest since the 2003-04 Pistons and they have kept their opponents under 100 points in four of their last five games.

Unless it's Stephen Curry, every Golden State Warriors player is looking for an extra pass. Nemanja Bjelica, Otto Porter Jr., Gary Payton II and many other players have bought into the system of unselfishly sharing the ball. Curry also leads the NBA in scoring and is an early MVP favorite.