Hawks coach Quin Snyder notches 500th career win

Snyder became the 41st coach in NBA history — and the sixth active NBA coach — to reach the milestone.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:20pm

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder has reached a significant career milestone, notching his 500th career win in the NBA. Snyder is the 41st coach in league history to reach this mark, and the sixth active NBA head coach to do so. The veteran coach has led the Hawks to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons with the team, and this season has guided them to a 42-33 record and the best post-All-Star break record in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

Snyder's achievement of 500 career wins is a testament to his longevity and success as an NBA head coach. He has developed a reputation for player development and getting the most out of his rosters, helping young players like Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu, and Dyson Daniels take major steps forward in their careers. Reaching 500 wins puts Snyder in elite company among the league's top coaches, further solidifying his status as one of the best in the business.

The details

Snyder's coaching career began in the early 1990s as an assistant with the Clippers, and he has since served as an assistant at Duke, the head coach at Missouri, and an assistant with the Spurs' G League team, the 76ers, the Lakers, CSKA Moscow, and the Hawks before being hired as the Jazz's head coach in 2014. He led the Jazz to the playoffs five times in his eight-year tenure there before joining the Hawks in 2023. This season, Snyder has guided the Hawks to a 42-33 record and the best post-All-Star break record in the Eastern Conference, including an 11-game win streak from February 22 to March 18.

  • Snyder notched his 500th career win on March 29, 2026 following the Hawks' 123-113 victory over the Kings.
  • Snyder was hired as the Hawks' head coach in 2023 and has led the team to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons.

The players

Quin Snyder

The head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, Snyder is the 41st coach in NBA history and the sixth active NBA coach to reach 500 career wins. He has a long coaching history that includes stints as an assistant with several NBA teams and as the head coach of the Utah Jazz from 2014 to 2022.

Jalen Johnson

A first-time NBA All-Star this season, Johnson has averaged career highs in points, rebounds, and assists under Snyder's guidance and is on pace to become just the fifth player in NBA history to average at least 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in a season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Alexander-Walker has improved his scoring by 11.1 points per game this season, the third-highest increase from one season to the next in the last 25 seasons, and is in the conversation for the NBA's Most Improved Player award.

Onyeka Okongwu

Okongwu has averaged a career-high 15.3 points on a career-best two 3-pointers per game this season, the third-most makes per game among centers in the NBA.

Dyson Daniels

Daniels, last season's NBA Most Improved Player, is one of only two players in the NBA this season to average at least 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

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What they’re saying

“'Quin has been nothing short of a support system. Someone I can lean on like a rock, as well. So, for me, I'm glad I could just share some success with him.'”

— Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks player

“'I've been really lucky to be able to coach some, not just really good players, but just some quality people that make it fun. It's your extended family. I'm grateful for my family. My wife, Amy, in particular, who's supported me through. You know that's a long time.'”

— Quin Snyder, Hawks head coach

What’s next

The Hawks will look to continue their strong play and secure a playoff spot as the regular season winds down. Snyder will also be recognized for his 500th career win at an upcoming home game.

The takeaway

Quin Snyder's achievement of 500 career wins is a testament to his exceptional coaching abilities and his knack for developing young talent. His work with the Hawks this season has them positioned for a strong playoff push, and his milestone win further cements his status as one of the premier coaches in the NBA.