How many coaching styles are in the NBA?

Your thought is generally correct: nearly every team is aware that 3 pointers are more valuable than 2 pointers, and that layups, dunks, and free throws are the most valuable shots per attempt (the holdouts aren't usually entire organizations, but individuals with disproportionate power - Phil Jackson is a good example). read more

I like this question a lot, thanks for asking. IMO, there are several factors that need to be established first before a team can have a “coaching style”. I think what you mean by style is an identity. read more

The league consists of 30 teams, of which 29 are located in the United States and one in Canada. In the NBA, a head coach is the highest ranking coach of a coaching staff. Gregg Popovich has served as the San Antonio Spurs head coach for 20 seasons, longer than any other current head coach. read more