NBA Coach of the Year Power Rankings featuring JB Bickerstaff, Monty Williams and more | February 17th, 2021

#3 Billy Donovan

Coach Billy Donovan talks with Tony Bradley of the Chicago Bulls.

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 - 59; Games won - 38; Games lost - 21

Offensive Rating: 114.1 (3rd of 30)

Defensive Rating: 111.8 (20th of 30)

Average Points Scored: 112.6 (7th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 110.4 (18th of 30)

Coach Billy Donovan has re-entered our top five. After a volatile January, the Chicago Bulls have reclaimed first place in the Eastern Conference. They are below average defensively but have managed to win games with their incredible offense. Their defense will improve once Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball return. Moreover, they are still without the services of All-Star Zach LaVine, and the role players have stepped to the fore.

#2 Taylor Jenkins

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies talks with coach Taylor Jenkins.

Previous week's NBA Coach of the Year Power Ranking - 3rd (↑1)

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

Overall: Games played - 60; Games won - 41; Games lost - 19

Offensive Rating: 113.6 (5th of 30)

Defensive Rating: 108.8 (7th of 30)

Average Points Scored: 113.8 (2nd of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 109.0 (14th of 30)

The Memphis Grizzlies are now considered one of the top teams in the league. They are third in the West with a 41-19 record and are one of the few teams that are top 10 in both offensive and defensive rating. They have won games without Ja Morant as well, and coach Taylor Jenkins could climb higher in the Coach of the Year race.

#1 Monty Williams

Coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul (3) and Devin Booker.

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

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

Overall: Games played - 58; Games won - 48; Games lost - 10

Offensive Rating: 114.1 (4th of 30)

Defensive Rating: 105.9 (3rd of 30)

Average Points Scored: 113.7 (4th of 30)

Average Points Conceded: 105.5 (6th of 30)

There seems to be no stopping the Phoenix Suns this season.

They have the best net rating in clutch time and are top three in practically every fourth-quarter category. They own the two-longest win streaks in the NBA this season and are currently on a seven-game run. They have just 10 losses in 58 games and are on pace to win 65-plus games. They are the only team in the league that is top five in both offensive and defensive rating.