NBA: Top 5 coaches to look out for in 2013-2014

Jacque Vaughn, Orlando Magic

Jacque Vaughn of Orlando Magic

Replacing Stan van Gundy wouldn’t be an easy job considering what he had done with team in his tenure of five years, but Vaughn took up the challenge that was put in front of him. He was offered the job of head coach for the Magic, after being the assistant coach with the Spurs for two seasons, as they headed into rebuilding mode following Howard’s departure from the team.

It was not a pleasant year for the Magic fans, but then again, they hadn’t expected much from a team that was undergoing rebuilding process. They ended the season at the bottom of the league. Not blaming Vaughn for the result, Magic decided to stick with the head coach.

He has great skill and talent at his disposal in the roster. The emergence of Nikola Vucevic as a rebounding presence took place under his coaching, giving him the minutes he needs to evolve. Growing with this roster of youngsters would also help him evolve, mature and grow as a head coach.

NBA teams don’t just appoint anybody has their head coach. This man has the potential to make a mark in the league and he would, but with the roster he has, let’s not expect anything but steady and strong improvement by the Magic.