Frank Vogel facts for kids
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Vogel in 2014
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| Dallas Mavericks | |
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| Lead assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1973 Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Wildwood (Wildwood, New Jersey) |
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| Coaching career | 2001–present |
| League | NBA |
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| 2001–2004 | Boston Celtics (assistant) |
| 2004–2005 | Philadelphia 76ers (assistant) |
| 2007–2011 | Indiana Pacers (assistant) |
| 2011–2016 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2016–2018 | Orlando Magic |
| 2019–2022 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2023–2024 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2025–present | Dallas Mavericks (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Frank Paul Vogel (born June 21, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach. He is currently a top assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before this, he was the head coach for teams like the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. A big highlight of his career was leading the Lakers to an NBA championship in 2020.
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Frank Vogel's Early Life
Frank Vogel grew up in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. His family has lived in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area since the 1870s. When he was in eighth grade, Frank appeared on the TV show Late Night with David Letterman. He showed a "Stupid Human Trick" where he spun a basketball on a toothbrush while brushing his teeth!
A tough moment for Frank happened on December 10, 1990. His childhood home caught fire, and everything inside was destroyed. Frank, who was 17, and his mother were the only ones home. They both safely escaped through a window.
Frank graduated from Wildwood High School in 1991.
College Basketball Journey
Frank was a talented basketball player and was recruited by two colleges. He chose Juniata College in Pennsylvania because of its science program. He played as a point guard and was a starter on the school's Division III basketball team.
In 1994, Frank transferred to the University of Kentucky. There, he worked as a student manager for the Kentucky Wildcats men's team. This was under famous coach Rick Pitino during the 1994–95 season. The next season, Coach Pitino brought back the school's junior varsity team, and Frank played for them. Frank Vogel earned his degree in biology from Kentucky in 1998.
Frank Vogel's Coaching Career
Frank Vogel's coaching journey began with a focus on video and scouting. He then moved up to assistant and head coaching roles in the NBA.
Starting with the Boston Celtics (2001–2004)
Frank Vogel started his career as the head video coordinator for the Boston Celtics. He worked under head coach Rick Pitino. After five years in that role, he was promoted to an assistant coach position in the 2001–02 season.
Moving to the Philadelphia 76ers (2004–2005)
After his time with the Celtics, Vogel became an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He later worked as an advance scout for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2005 to 2006. He also scouted for the Washington Wizards from 2006 to 2007.
Leading the Indiana Pacers (2007–2016)
In 2007, Frank Vogel joined the Indiana Pacers as an assistant coach. He worked with Jim O'Brien, who he had known from the Celtics and 76ers.
On January 30, 2011, Jim O'Brien was no longer the head coach. Frank Vogel was then named the interim (temporary) coach. As interim coach, Vogel helped the Pacers reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. Because of his success, he was officially named the Pacers' head coach on July 6, 2011.
In 2013, the Pacers won their first Central Division title since 2004. They finished the season with a strong record of 49 wins and 32 losses. This earned them the third spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They beat the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks. Then, they faced the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. It was a very close series, but the Pacers lost in seven games.
On January 14, 2014, Frank Vogel was chosen to be the Eastern Conference head coach for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. He had led the Pacers to their best start ever, finishing the season with 56 wins and 26 losses. However, for the second year in a row, the Pacers lost to the Miami Heat in the conference finals.
Vogel signed a new contract to stay with the Pacers until 2016. In the 2014-15 season, star player Paul George was injured and missed almost the entire season. The Pacers just missed the playoffs that year. The next season, Vogel brought the team back to the playoffs with a new and energetic roster. However, they lost to the Toronto Raptors in the first round in seven games.
On May 5, 2016, after the loss to the Raptors, Pacers' president Larry Bird announced that Vogel's contract would not be renewed. Bird said the team needed "a new voice" to lead the players. Frank Vogel left Indiana as the team's all-time leader in NBA wins.
Coaching the Orlando Magic (2016–2018)
On May 20, 2016, Frank Vogel became the head coach of the Orlando Magic. He worked with a young team that was still developing. He coached the Magic for two seasons, with a record of 54 wins and 110 losses. The team did not make the playoffs in either season. On April 12, 2018, the Magic fired Vogel after the 2017–18 season ended.
Winning with the Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2022)
On May 13, 2019, Frank Vogel was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first season (2019–20), the Lakers became one of the best defensive teams in the league. He led the team to a 52–19 record, which was the best in the Western Conference. Vogel was also named a head coach for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.
In the playoffs, the Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets, winning each series in five games. In the 2020 NBA Finals, they beat the Miami Heat in six games. This win gave the Lakers their 17th NBA title, tying the Boston Celtics for the most championships. The team spent over 100 days in the NBA bubble because the season had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his second season (2020–21), the Lakers finished with a 42–30 record. Key players like Anthony Davis and LeBron James had injuries throughout the season. The Lakers made it to the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. However, they were eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns in six games.
For the 2021–22 season, the Lakers added Russell Westbrook to their team. Many thought they would win the conference. However, Vogel used 41 different starting lineups because James and Davis again missed many games due to injuries. The Lakers finished 11th in the Western Conference with a 33–49 record and missed the playoffs. On April 11, 2022, the Lakers fired Vogel. He had a record of 127 wins and 98 losses in his three seasons with the team.
Time with the Phoenix Suns (2023–2024)
On June 6, 2023, Frank Vogel was hired as the head coach by the Phoenix Suns. Vogel led the Suns to a 49–33 record, earning them the No. 6 seed in the playoffs. However, they were swept (lost all games) by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
On May 9, 2024, Vogel was fired after just one season with the Suns.
Joining the Dallas Mavericks (2024–present)
On October 2, 2024, Frank Vogel was hired as a coaching consultant for head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks. He was later hired as an assistant coach for the team.
Frank Vogel's 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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| Indiana | 2010–11 | 38 | 20 | 18 | .526 | 2nd in Central | 5 | 1 | 4 | .200 | Lost in First round |
| Indiana | 2011–12 | 66 | 42 | 24 | .636 | 2nd in Central | 11 | 6 | 5 | .545 | Lost in Conference semifinals |
| Indiana | 2012–13 | 81 | 49 | 32 | .605 | 1st in Central | 19 | 11 | 8 | .579 | Lost in Conference finals |
| Indiana | 2013–14 | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1st in Central | 19 | 10 | 9 | .526 | Lost in Conference finals |
| Indiana | 2014–15 | 82 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 3rd in Central | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| Indiana | 2015–16 | 82 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 2nd in Central | 7 | 3 | 4 | .429 | Lost in First round |
| Orlando | 2016–17 | 82 | 29 | 53 | .354 | 5th in Southeast | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| Orlando | 2017–18 | 82 | 25 | 57 | .305 | 4th in Southeast | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| L.A. Lakers | 2019–20 | 71 | 52 | 19 | .732 | 1st in Pacific | 21 | 16 | 5 | .762 | Won NBA championship |
| L.A. Lakers | 2020–21 | 72 | 42 | 30 | .583 | 3rd in Pacific | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | Lost in First round |
| L.A. Lakers | 2021–22 | 82 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 4th in Pacific | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| Phoenix | 2023–24 | 82 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2nd in Pacific | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | Lost in First round |
| Career | 902 | 480 | 422 | .532 | 92 | 49 | 43 | .533 | |||
Frank Vogel's Personal Life
Frank Vogel married his wife, Jenifer, in 2002. They have two daughters together.
See also
In Spanish: Frank Vogel para niños
