Top 5 NBA coaches of 2012-13

3. Frank Vogel, Indiana Pacers

Frank Vogel

Frank Vogel is the reason the Indiana Pacers are Eastern Conference playoff perennials. Frank Vogel is the reason Roy Hibbert, Paul George and Danny Granger are All-Star candidates. And Frank Vogel is the reason the state of Indiana is back to watching primetime NBA basketball, last seen during the days of Reggie Miller.

While many can attribute his success to the astuteness of having Larry Bird in the front office, one cannot doubt how he has comfortably led the Pacers from being shunned away as underdogs in the post season to one that can actually compete and win an NBA ring in the coming years.

Vogel also maximized the efficiency of his team in 2012-13 singlehandedly through his starters. He managed to resurrect David West’s career, and at the same time gave additional minutes and ball handling time to Paul George. Another reason to aid Vogel in this ranking is how he bolstered his team despite not having his best shooter in Danny Granger. And who cannot forget what he has achieved with Roy Hibbert, who was an All-Star in 2013.

Frank Vogel needs to work on his bench, given they were a huge part to blame for key defeats against the Heat, especially in the back court. But if you finish as the second best team in the East during the regular and post season, you earn your right to be mentioned as a top coach in the league.