Top 10 NBA coach salaries of all time

#1 Gregg Popovich - $10 million

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Four

The head coach and resident saint of the San Antonio Spurs organization, if in a very curt, organized manner, Gregg Popovich has been the source of all the success that makes for the best small market story in NBA lore. He celebrated his 1222nd win earlier this month, making him 3rd all-time in wins coached during the regular season.

Taking over the team as head coach in 1996-97, which was the last season the Spurs didn't make the playoffs, Popovich has led San Antonio to 20 straight 50-win-pace seasons. 5 of those chequered years have culminated in championships during Tim Duncan's heyday, but the modern Spurs embody the same spirit on both ends of the floor even today thanks to Popovich's GOAT-level player development.

Popovich's last disclosed salary, given his dual role as team executive and head coach, was pegged at $11 million. 2019-20 is rumoured to be his final season, as it coincides with the closure of his contract.

Pop is also in charge of the Team USA Basketball program until the next Olympics, and richly deserves his status as the highest paid NBA coach of all time.