Overview

• Daigneault received 89 of the 100 first place votes, significantly outpacing other finalists.
• Under his coaching, the Thunder achieved a dramatic improvement, finishing the season with a 57-25 record.
• His leadership is credited with fostering a strong team spirit and work ethic among the players.
• Daigneault is the fourth recipient of a major NBA award this season, following other individual player awards.
• This marks his first NBA Coach of the Year award, having previously coached the team's G-League affiliate.