5 Shortest Coaching Stints in NBA History

#2 Bob Weiss for the Seattle Supersonics (30 games)

Seattle Sonics v Utah Jazz

Way back in the day, when the Sonics still existed and had 2 active All-Stars on their roster, they went the cost-cutting way in order to manage their head coaching position. After the departure of Nate McMillan to the Portland TrailBlazers, Seattle decided to ignore worthier candidates like Flip Saunders and Paul Silas.

Despite having Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis on his roster, Weiss was unable to lead the Supersonics to a winning record. In his 30 games as head coach of the franchise, Seattle dropped 17 games and won only 13. Having previously had a losing record as a head coach, Weiss had a short leash in any case and was fired on 3rd January 2006.

The Supersonics folded themselves 2 years later, having traded Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis away to tank for more young talent to surround Kevin Durant with. This ploy succeeded in helping newly-formed Oklahoma City Thunder in drafting Russell Westbrook in 2008, and James Harden in 2009.