Lloyd Pierce
| Atlanta Hawks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
May 11, 1976 San Jose, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | Yerba Buena (San Jose, California) |
| College | Santa Clara (1994–1998) |
| NBA draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1998–2002 |
| Coaching career | 2003–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2007 | Santa Clara (assistant) |
| 2007–2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| 2010–2011 | Golden State Warriors (assistant) |
| 2011–2013 | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2013–2018 | Philadelphia 76ers (assistant) |
| 2018–present | Atlanta Hawks |
Lloyd Daniel Pierce (born May 11, 1976)[1][2] is an American basketball coach. He is the current head coach of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has previously coached for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors. In addition to coaching, he has also played internationally.
Coaching career
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pierce served as the coordinator for player development for the Cavs from 2007 to 2010.
Memphis Grizzlies
Pierce began coaching the Grizzlies in 2011 and worked under head coach Lionel Hollins.[3] He was also part of the player development staff.
Philadelphia 76ers
Pierce joined the 76ers just before the 2013–14 season.[4] He would be involved with The Process throughout the next few seasons.
Atlanta Hawks
On May 11, 2018, Pierce was hired by the Atlanta Hawks as head coach.[5][1]
Personal life
Pierce graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in business management. On August 14, 2015 Lloyd Pierce married his longtime girlfriend Melissa Ghoston.[6]
References
- 1 2 Pompey, Keith (May 11, 2018). "Sixers assistant Lloyd Pierce gets Atlanta Hawks head coaching job". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
On Friday, his 42nd birthday...
- ↑ The Redwood. 1997. p. 292.
- ↑ Coaching staff complete | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
- ↑ Sixers Hire Lloyd Pierce As Assistant Coach - Liberty Ballers
- ↑ "Hawks Reach Agreement in Principle With Lloyd Pierce To Become Team's Head Coach". NBA.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ↑ NBA.com Lloyd Pierce