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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Nba coach of the year curse all winners from 2018 2023 were fired | History Defined

Tom Thibodeau, fired despite leading the Knicks to their deepest playoff run in 25 years, embodies the pressures behind the NBA Coach of the Year Curse. (Credit: Via Pinterest)

Winning the NBA Coach of the Year award is the ultimate mark of coaching success. Yet a startling trend has emerged: every winner from 2018 to 2023 has been fired within a few years. This 'Coach of the Year Curse' reveals the harsh reality behind NBA coaching careers.

How the NBA Coach of the Year Award Became a Sign of Job Insecurity

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