The specialist who worked with Bertans this season was recognized as the best coach of the NBA season

Mark Deino | Photo: NBA

The best coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) this season was recognized on Sunday Mark Deino from the Oklahoma City Thunder team.

The 39-year-old Deino “Thunder” is leading the team for the fourth season and he claimed the best coach award last year as well. Deino has become the second “Thunder” coach to be recognized as the best specialist of the year. Scott Brooks won a similar honor before him in 2010.

Under the leadership of Deino, the Oklahoma City team finished the regular season with 57 victories in 82 matches, which allowed them to triumph in the Western Conference. Last season, “Thunder” finished with a record of 40-42 in the regular championship, improving it by 17 wins this season and entering the “play off” for the first time since 2020.

“Thunder” have not passed the first round of the playoffs since 2016, but they are currently leading the series against New Orleans “Pelicans” 3-0.

Deino won the vote by a landslide, receiving 89 of the first 100 places and 473 points. Orlando Magic’s Jamal Mosley collected four first-place votes and 158 points, while Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch finished third with one first-place vote and 105 points.

NBA season awards are given for performance in the main tournament.

The NBA coach names the captain of Bertan’s former club as the best of the season