20 BEST PBA FINALS COACHES OF ALL-TIME | 2025 EDITION | PREVIEW

The sidelines have always been just as dramatic as the hardwood. Over the years, the PBA has been graced by legendary tacticians, motivators, and innovators who shaped dynasties, pulled off miracles, and defined eras.

Who could ever forget the masterminds behind those epic grand slams? From flung clipboards to rattled monobloc chairs, which coach did it best—and which ones turned technical fouls into a sideline tradition?

Who are the greatest minds ever to call the shots? Who stood tallest when the lights were brightest, and who left an imprint that still influences the game today?

Find out as I reveal my Top 20 PBA Coaches of All-Time—a ranking that looks at championships, Finals appearances, and those unforgettable All-Filipino conquests that sit at the top of the PBA’s history books.

PART 1 | AUGUST 23 | SATURDAY

PART 2 | AUGUST 24 | SUNDAY