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Frank Vogel

Vogel in 2014
Dallas Mavericks
Coaching consultant
Personal information
Born	(1973-06-21) June 21, 1973 (age 52) Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, U.S.
High school	Wildwood (Wildwood, New Jersey)
Career information
College	Juniata (1991–1994)
Coaching career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
As coach:
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
2024–present	Dallas Mavericks (consultant)
Career highlights and awards
As head coach: NBA champion (2020) 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2014, 2020)

Frank Paul Vogel (born June 21, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach. He currently works as a coaching consultant 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. He famously led the Lakers to an NBA championship in 2020. Vogel started his career as an assistant coach for the Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics.

Early Life and Education

Frank Vogel grew up in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. When he was in eighth grade, he 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!

In 1990, when Frank was 17, his family's home caught fire. He and his mother were the only ones in the house and safely escaped through a window. Frank finished high school at Wildwood High School in 1991.

Vogel was a talented basketball player and chose to attend Juniata College in Pennsylvania. He played as a point guard and was a starter on the school's Division III basketball team.

In 1994, he moved to the University of Kentucky. There, he worked as a student manager for the men's basketball team. The next year, he even played for the school's junior varsity team. Frank Vogel earned a degree in biology from Kentucky in 1998.

Coaching Career Highlights

Starting with the Boston Celtics (2001–2004)

Frank Vogel began his coaching journey as the head video coordinator for the Boston Celtics. He held this job for five years. In the 2001–02 season, he was promoted to an assistant coach.

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 a scout, helping teams find new players, for the Los Angeles Lakers (2005–2006) and the Washington Wizards (2006–2007).

Leading the Indiana Pacers (2007–2016)

In 2007, Vogel joined the Indiana Pacers as an assistant coach. On January 30, 2011, he became the interim (temporary) head coach. Under his leadership, the Pacers made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2006. He was officially named the Pacers' head coach in July 2011.

Before a playoff game in 2012, Vogel made comments about how the opposing team played. He was fined $15,000 by the league for these remarks.

Vogel at an NBA Cares event in 2014

In 2013, the Pacers won their first Central Division title since 2004. They had a great season and reached the Eastern Conference finals. They played a tough seven-game series but lost to the Miami Heat.

On January 14, 2014, Vogel was chosen to be the Eastern Conference head coach for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. His team had an amazing start to the season and finished first in the Eastern Conference. However, they again lost to the Miami Heat in the conference finals.

Vogel signed a new contract to stay with the Pacers until 2016. Even with a key player injured, he led the team back to the playoffs the next season. After losing in the first round of the playoffs in 2016, the Pacers decided not to extend his contract. He left as the Pacers' 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 but the team did not make the playoffs. In April 2018, Vogel's time with the Magic ended.

Winning a Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2022)

On May 13, 2019, Vogel was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first season, the Lakers became one of the best defensive teams in the league. He led them 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 were very strong. They beat the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. In the 2020 NBA Finals, they defeated the Miami Heat in six games. This win gave the Lakers their 17th NBA championship, tying the record for most titles! The team spent over 100 days in the "NBA bubble" during this time, as the season had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his second season, the Lakers faced challenges with key players getting injured. They still made the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round. After a tough third season where the team missed the playoffs, Vogel was no longer the coach for the Lakers in April 2022. 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, Vogel was hired as the head coach for the Phoenix Suns. He led the Suns to a 49–33 record and they made the playoffs as the sixth seed. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs. On May 9, 2024, Vogel's time with the Suns ended after one season.

Joining the Dallas Mavericks (2024–present)

On October 2, 2024, Frank Vogel was hired as a coaching consultant for the Dallas Mavericks. He now works with head coach Jason Kidd.

Head Coaching Record

Personal Life

Frank Vogel married his wife, Jenifer, in 2002. They have two daughters.

See also

In Spanish: Frank Vogel para niños