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Game state source: whynba · Retrieved Oct 9, 5:36 pm EDTNBA coaches by age
Compare the youngest and oldest coaches in the dated 30-team reference. Ages below are completed years on (UTC), calculated from source-reported birth dates.
Youngest listed coach
Joe MazzullaAge 38 · born 1988-06-30Boston Celtics
Oldest listed coach
Rick CarlisleAge 66 · born 1959-10-27Indiana Pacers
Average listed age
48.8 yearsMean of 29 completed whole-year ages1 unknown or conflicting birthdays excluded
Coach cohort checked 2026-10-08; source revision dated 2026-06-23. Cohort reference revision. Birthday collection checked 2026-10-08. Each reported birthday links to its own reference revision. The cohort is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of current appointments.
All 30 listed coaches, youngest first
Birth dates determine order; coaches with the same whole-year age can have different birthdays. Exact birthday ties are retained. Unknown or conflicting birthdays appear last and are excluded from age comparisons.
| Listed coach | Team | Birth date | Age | Birthday evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mazzulla | Boston Celtics | 38 | Reference revision for Joe MazzullaChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-26Corroborating NBA age report | |
| Will Hardy | Utah Jazz | 38 | Reference revision for Will HardyChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-29 | |
| Mitch Johnson | San Antonio Spurs | 39 | Reference revision for Mitch JohnsonChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-06-25 | |
| Mark Daigneault | Oklahoma City Thunder | 41 | Reference revision for Mark DaigneaultChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-07-11 | |
| Tiago Splitter | Chicago Bulls | 41 | Reference revision for Tiago SplitterChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-21 | |
| Charles Lee | Charlotte Hornets | 41 | Reference revision for Charles LeeChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-06 | |
| Taylor Jenkins | Milwaukee Bucks | 42 | Reference revision for Taylor JenkinsChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-10-07 | |
| JJ Redick | Los Angeles Lakers | 42 | Reference revision for JJ RedickChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-04 | |
| Sean Sweeney | Orlando Magic | 42 | Reference revision for Sean SweeneyChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-10-08 | |
| Jordi Fernández | Brooklyn Nets | 43 | Reference revision for Jordi FernándezChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-17 | |
| Tuomas Iisalo | Memphis Grizzlies | 44 | Reference revision for Tuomas IisaloChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-14 | |
| David Adelman | Denver Nuggets | 45 | Reference revision for David AdelmanChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-23 | |
| J. B. Bickerstaff | Detroit Pistons | 47 | Reference revision for J. B. BickerstaffChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-08 | |
| Darko Rajaković | Toronto Raptors | 47 | Reference revision for Darko RajakovićChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-10-06 | |
| Jamahl Mosley | New Orleans Pelicans | 48 | Reference revision for Jamahl MosleyChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-26 | |
| Ime Udoka | Houston Rockets | 49 | Reference revision for Ime UdokaChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-07-27 | |
| Tyronn Lue | Los Angeles Clippers | 49 | Reference revision for Tyronn LueChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-18 | |
| Dusty May | Dallas Mavericks | 49 | Reference revision for Dusty MayChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-25 | |
| Brian Keefe | Washington Wizards | 50 | Reference revision for Brian KeefeChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-10-05 | |
| Micah Nori | Portland Trail Blazers | 52 | Reference revision for Micah NoriChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-07-29 | |
| Erik Spoelstra | Miami Heat | 55 | Reference revision for Erik SpoelstraChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-24 | |
| Doug Christie | Sacramento Kings | 56 | Reference revision for Doug ChristieChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-10 | |
| Mike Brown | New York Knicks | 56 | Reference revision for Mike BrownChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-30 | |
| Chris Finch | Minnesota Timberwolves | 56 | Reference revision for Chris FinchChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-07-08 | |
| Nick Nurse | Philadelphia 76ers | 59 | Reference revision for Nick NurseChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-10-08 | |
| Kenny Atkinson | Cleveland Cavaliers | 59 | Reference revision for Kenny AtkinsonChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-07 | |
| Quin Snyder | Atlanta Hawks | 59 | Reference revision for Quin SnyderChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-02 | |
| Steve Kerr | Golden State Warriors | 61 | Reference revision for Steve KerrChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-08-24 | |
| Rick Carlisle | Indiana Pacers | 66 | Reference revision for Rick CarlisleChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-21 | |
| Jordan Ott | Phoenix Suns | Under review | — | Reference revision for Jordan OttChecked 2026-10-08; revision 2026-09-09Sources disagree; birthday and age withheld. |
Compare source-listed coaching records and term start dates or explore Coach of the Year winners.
Questions about coach ages
- Who is the youngest NBA head coach in this dated comparison?
- Joe Mazzulla (Boston Celtics), age 38, born 1988-06-30. As of 2026-10-09, among 29 known birthdays in the 30-coach reference checked on 2026-10-08. Coaches with unknown or conflicting birthdays cannot be ranked.
- Who is the oldest NBA head coach in this dated comparison?
- Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers), age 66, born 1959-10-27. As of 2026-10-09, among 29 known birthdays in the 30-coach reference checked on 2026-10-08. This is not an all-time oldest-coach record.
- What is the average age of these NBA head coaches?
- 48.8 years, averaging completed whole-year ages for 29 coaches. Calculated on 2026-10-09; 1 unknown or conflicting birthdays are excluded.
- How are same-age coaches ordered?
- The comparison uses full birth dates, youngest first. Coaches who share a whole-year age can still have different birth dates. Exact birthday ties are retained. Ages change on the birthday; a February 29 birthday advances on March 1 in a non-leap year.
- Does this list prove every coaching appointment is current?
- No. It uses the dated 30-team reference checked on 2026-10-08 with source revision dated 2026-06-23. Birthday evidence was collected separately. This does not independently verify current employment or rank every historical NBA coach.