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Charting Tom Thibodeau’s tenure with the Bulls (data visualization)

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Tom Thibodeau's five seasons as Bulls coach could come to an end after the team's playoff run ended on Thursday. Thibodeau's time as coach has been marred with setbacks and injuries, especially to star Derrick Rose. The Bulls playoff runs in these 5 years came to an end against superstar LeBron James three times.

Thibodeau's Bulls teams have been known for their tenacious defense, but often had troubles scoring. But even with a lackluster offense, Thibs' coaching has been good enough to place him third in regular season winning percentage among coaches active at the end of the 2015 season.

HOW THE BULLS PERFORMED WITH TOM THIBODEAU AS COACH

2010-11

Bulls regular season rank in selected statistics
Out of 30 NBA teams

2010-11

Bulls record: 62-20
1st in the Central Division

Playoffs: After winning their first round series against the Indiana Pacers 4 games to 1, the Bulls went on to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bulls year came to an end against LeBron James and the Miami Heat when they were defeated 4-1 in the Conference Finals.

2011-12

Bulls regular season rank in selected statistics
Out of 30 NBA teams

2011-12

Bulls record: 50-16
1st in the Central Division

Playoffs: The Bulls lost in the first round to the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 after Derrick Rose's injury at the end of game 1.

2012-13

Bulls regular season rank in selected statistics
Out of 30 NBA teams

2012-13

Bulls record: 45-37
1st in the Central Division

Playoffs: The Bulls won their first round series against the Brooklyn Nets, but again lost to the Miami Heat 4 games to 1.

2013-14

Bulls regular season rank in selected statistics
Out of 30 NBA teams

2013-14

Bulls record: 48-34
2nd in the Central Division

Playoffs: The Bulls lost their opening round series with the Washington Wizards 4 games to 1.

2014-15

Bulls regular season rank in selected statistics
Out of 30 NBA teams

2014-15

Bulls record: 50-32
2nd in the Central Division

Playoffs: After winning in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Bulls lose a series to LeBron James again, this time to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference semifinals.


Regular season winning percentage of current coaches
For coaches that finished the 2015 season

CoachTeam at end of 2015 seasonYears coachedGames coachedCareer winning percentage
Steve KerrGolden State Warriors182
.817
.817
Gregg PopovichSan Antonio Spurs191,492
.685
.685
Tom ThibodeauChicago Bulls5394
.647
.647
David BlattCleveland Cavaliers182
.646
.646
Dave JoergerMemphis Grizzlies2164
.640
.640
Erik SpoelstraMiami Heat7558
.629
.629
Scott Brooks (Fired)Oklahoma City Thunder7545
.620
.620
Stan Van GundyDetroit Pistons9661
.610
.610
Mike BudenholzerAtlanta Hawks2164
.598
.598
George KarlSacramento Kings261,917
.596
.596
Rick CarlisleDallas Mavericks131,050
.590
.590
Frank VogelIndiana Pacers5349
.587
.587
Doc RiversLos Angeles Clippers161,224
.572
.572
Kevin McHaleHouston Rockets6406
.562
.562
Jeff HornacekPhoenix Suns2164
.530
.530
Flip SaundersMinnesota Timberwolves171,246
.525
.525
Jason KiddMilwaukee Bucks2164
.518
.518
Lionel HollinsBrooklyn Nets8497
.507
.507
Terry StottsPortland Trailblazers7529
.478
.478
Dwane CaseyToronto Raptors6434
.477
.477
Steve CliffordCharlotte Hornets2164
.463
.463
Quin SnyderUtah Jazz182
.463
.463
Monty Williams (Fired)New Orleans Pelicans5394
.439
.439
Melvin Hunt (Interim)Denver Nuggets123
.435
.435
Byron ScottLos Angeles Lakers141,019
.429
.429
Brad StevensBoston Celtics2164
.396
.396
Randy WittmanWashington Wizards9602
.394
.394
James Borrego (Interim)Orlando Magic130
.333
.333
Brett BrownPhiladelphia 76ers2164
.226
.226
Derek FisherNew York Knicks182
.207
.207

Sources: Basketball-reference.com

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