On February 3, , the NBA officially announced the best coach of the month in January, 76ers coach Doug Rivers
and Nuggets coach Michael Malone were elected.
Rivers led the 76ers to an impressive record of 11 wins and 3 losses in January. They currently rank third in the Eastern Conference with 33 wins and 17 losses.
Malone led the Nuggets to a fiery performance of 12 wins and 4 losses in January. They are currently at the top of the Western Conference standings with 35 wins and 16 losses.