There are not very many coaches in the NBA that have really withstood the test of time. Obviously some coaches retire because they are getting old or get fired because the team wants to go in a different direction, but very few can stick around for a long time. Even fewer have been able to have success with multiple teams.
Some coaches who have been able to have success for multiple teams include Phil Jackson, Larry Brown, Pat Riley, and more. Rick Carlisle has earned his spot in that list as he has had regular season and playoff success with 3 different clubs: the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Dallas Mavericks.