Lloyd Pierce
Lloyd Daniel Pierce (born May 11, 1976)[1][2] is an American basketball coach who is the 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.
Atlanta Hawks | |
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Position | Head coach |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | San Jose, California | May 11, 1976
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 player: | |
1998–1999 | Billings RimRockers |
1999 | Soles de Jalisco |
2000 | Mount Gambier Pioneers |
2001–2002 | SV 03 Tübingen |
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 |
Coaching career
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pierce served as the coordinator for player development for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2007 to 2010.
Memphis Grizzlies
Pierce began coaching the Memphis 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 Philadelphia 76ers just before the 2013–14 season.[4] He would be involved with the team throughout the next few seasons.
Atlanta Hawks
On May 11, 2018, Pierce was hired by the Atlanta Hawks as head coach.[5][1]
Head coaching record
Regular season | G | Games coached | W | Games won | L | Games lost | W–L % | Win–loss % |
Playoffs | PG | Playoff games | PW | Playoff wins | PL | Playoff losses | PW–L % | Playoff win–loss % |
Team | Year | G | W | L | W–L% | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PW–L% | Result |
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Atlanta | 2018–19 | 82 | 29 | 53 | .354 | 3rd in Southeast | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
Career | 82 | 29 | 53 | .354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Personal life
Pierce graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in business management.[6]
References
- 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". NBA.com. December 5, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Pavorsky, Jake (August 25, 2013). "Sixers Hire Lloyd Pierce As Assistant Coach". Liberty Ballers. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- "Hawks Reach Agreement in Principle With Lloyd Pierce To Become Team's Head Coach". NBA.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- "Lloyd Pierce". NBA.com. Retrieved May 20, 2020.