On game nights, Black NBA head coaches are opponents, matching strategies and competing for wins from opposite sidelines.
Away from the court, they have found connection through a group chat built around shared experience. The space gives them a way to support one another, trade perspective and stay connected with peers who understand the demands of their roles.
The chat is not only about encouragement. It also includes humor and good-natured roasting, reflecting the relationships formed among coaches who compete professionally while maintaining a bond off the floor.