In his first 2025 NBA Finals, Mark Daigneault has faced off against a respectable counterpart. Rick Carlisle has been there and done that. His coaching career is almost as long as Daigneault's whole life. Despite entering as heavy underdogs, the Indiana Pacers have forced a decisive Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams' strong take on the head coaching battle between Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and Mark Daigneault.