The annual Coach of the Year award gives credit to one individual for the success of an entire team. While there are several worthy candidates this season, Taylor Jenkins has taken the Memphis Grizzlies to new heights.
Taylor Jenkins Rising in 2022 NBA Coach of the Year Odds
There are a lot of things going right in Memphis right now. The Grizzlies are currently third in the Western Conference, with a remarkable 32-16 record. The team is riding high, having won 13 of their last 15 games. They arenβt just doing it against inferior opponents either. They are 14-6 against sub .500 teams but also 18-10 against teams with winning records.
Memphis has been playing well in all facets of the game. The Grizzlies are top-ten in both offensive and defensive rating. They rank 4th in scoring and have the 7th best net rating in the league. The solid all-around play can be attributed to the talent on the roster. That is where Jenkins has really shined.
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