NBA 2018-19: Predicting the 5 best new head coaches

#1 Mike Budenholzer

Atlanta Hawks v Detroit Pistons

By far the most experienced NBA head coach of all 9 coaches currently on their new jobs, Mike Budenholzer has a history of getting the best out of the players available on his team. The Atlanta Hawks were among the Association's best regular season teams under him, although continued failures and his front office misdemeanors meant that they've now descended into a rebuilding phase.

The effects of Budenholzer's appointment are already quite clear. Every single Buck, including franchise player Giannis, has begun taking 3-pointers within the flow of the offense. Bud is also a renowned defensive coach, leading the Hawks to borderline elite defensive seasons during his time in Atlanta.

This Bucks team has all the players it needs to make a mark on the Eastern Conference with a post-LeBron power vacuum still looming large at the top of the table. If they win 55 games this season, both Giannis and Mike B will be in the running for the top honours.