Breakout Players Developed

Measures the number of players who made a significant leap (role player to starter, starter to All-Star) under this coach. A breakout is a qualitative jump, not modest improvement. Examples: Kawhi becoming a superstar under Pop. Jimmy Butler becoming an All-Star under Thibodeau.

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Breakout Players Developed Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Gregg Popovichcoach	95	Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Kawhi Leonard all became stars under his development. Also Dejounte Murray, Keldon Johnson.
	Erik Spoelstracoach	82	Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson (UDFA to starter), Caleb Martin. Strong development pipeline.
	Kenny Atkinsoncoach	80	Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, Joe Harris all had significant breakouts under Atkinson
4	Tom Thibodeaucoach	78	Jimmy Butler went from late first-rounder to All-NBA under Thibs; signature development
4	Don Nelsoncoach	78	Helped develop Dirk Nowitzki early, Baron Davis breakout, Monta Ellis emergence. Good at identifying unconventional talent.
6	Larry Browncoach	75	Billups breakout, Iverson MVP season, Rip Hamilton finding his game. Consistent ability to unlock player potential.
7	Chuck Dalycoach	72	Dennis Rodman became an All-Star under Daly. Joe Dumars developed into a Finals MVP. Good development track record.
8	Phil Jacksoncoach	70	Most of his stars were already established. Helped Toni Kukoc and Horace Grant reach higher levels. Not primarily a developer.
9	Steve Kerrcoach	68	Jordan Poole had a breakout under Kerr. Kevon Looney became a reliable starter. Moderate development track record.
9	Quinn Snydercoach	68	Donovan Mitchell breakout from #13 pick to All-Star; Joe Ingles, Royce ONeale elevated
9	Red Holzmancoach	68	Developed strong role players; Knicks success was team-wide rather than individual breakouts
12	Jerry Sloancoach	65	Deron Williams became an All-Star. Paul Millsap developed. Less prolific development than other coaches but consistent.
13	Jack Ramsaycoach	62	Walton peak under Ramsay; several role players exceeded expectations
14	Pat Rileycoach	60	Coached established stars primarily. Less known for player development than for winning with talent.
15	Brett Browncoach	55	Covington and Dario Saric improved significantly; Embiid/Simmons were expected to be stars
16	Doc Riverscoach	50	Few breakout players under Rivers. Rajon Rondo developed but credit shared with KG/Pierce mentorship.
17	Terry Stottscoach	48	McCollum growth was the highlight; Al-Farouq Aminu, Harkless were solid but not breakouts
17	Stan Van Gundycoach	48	Few true breakout players; mostly maximized existing talent rather than developing unknowns
17	Monty Williamscoach	48	Mikal Bridges improved but was already well-regarded; no dramatic transformations
20	Ime Udokacoach	45	No dramatic individual breakouts; more of a team-wide elevation
21	Darvin Hamcoach	42	Austin Reaves growth from undrafted to solid starter was notable
22	Tom Izzocoach	35	Draymond Green went from overlooked to 2nd round steal; but that was pre-NBA
23	Sergio Scariolocoach	30	No NBA breakout players; internationally developed several Euro stars
23	Rick Pitinocoach	30	No significant breakout NBA players under his coaching
25	Mike Montgomerycoach	25	No notable NBA breakout players; Jason Richardson was already developing