Lloyd Pierce facts for kids
Pierce in 2016
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| Indiana Pacers | |
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| Lead assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 11, 1976 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| High school | Yerba Buena (San Jose, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Santa Clara (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2002 |
| Coaching career | 2003–present |
| League | NBA |
| 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) |
| 2018–2021 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2021–present | Indiana Pacers (assistant) |
Lloyd Daniel Pierce (born May 11, 1976) is an American basketball coach. He is currently the lead assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the Pacers, he coached for several other NBA teams. He also played basketball professionally in different countries.
Playing Career
Lloyd Pierce started playing varsity basketball for Yerba Buena High School in 1990. He was known for his strong defense. Many people thought he was one of the best players ever from the San Jose area. His skills earned him a full scholarship to Santa Clara University.
College Basketball Success
At Santa Clara, Pierce played alongside future NBA stars like Steve Nash. His team, the Santa Clara Broncos, made it to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament three times. This happened between 1993 and 1996. Pierce helped the Broncos reach the NCAA tournament in 1995 and 1996. In 1996, they even made it to the second round.
During his college career, Pierce was recognized as an honorable mention for the all-West Coast Conference team. On average, he scored 7.1 points and grabbed 3.4 rebounds per game. He also had 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game.
Playing Professionally Overseas
After college, Pierce played professional basketball for four years. He played in different countries, including Mexico, Australia, Germany, and Turkey.
Coaching Career
Lloyd Pierce began his coaching journey at Santa Clara University. He then moved on to coach for several teams in the NBA.
Santa Clara University Coaching
Pierce started coaching at Santa Clara University in the 2002–03 season. He was a volunteer director for basketball operations. He worked with coach Dick Davey until 2007. Later, in 2016, he was considered for the head coaching job at Santa Clara.
Cleveland Cavaliers Assistant Coach
From 2007 to 2010, Pierce worked for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was the coordinator for player development. This role involves helping players improve their skills.
Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach
During the 2010–11 season, Pierce was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. He worked under head coach Keith Smart.
Memphis Grizzlies Assistant Coach
In 2011, Pierce joined the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant coach. He worked with head coach Lionel Hollins. He also helped with the team's player development staff.
Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Coach
Pierce became an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers before the 2013–14 season. He stayed with the team for several seasons. He was in charge of the team's defense. He also helped with playcalling during timeouts.
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach
On May 11, 2018, Lloyd Pierce was hired as the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He led the team for nearly three seasons. In his first season (2018-19), the Hawks won 29 games and lost 53. In the next season (2019-20), they won 20 games and lost 47. The Hawks fired Pierce on March 1, 2021. This happened after the team had a record of 14 wins and 20 losses at the start of that season.
Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach
After leaving the Atlanta Hawks, Pierce was hired by the Indiana Pacers. He is currently the lead assistant coach for the team.
Personal Life
Lloyd Pierce earned a degree in business management from Santa Clara University. After college, he worked as a special education teacher at Pinnacle Academy in Santa Clara. He also worked for a financial services company.
He married Melissa in 2015. They had their first child in 2018. Pierce missed three games during the 2020–21 season when his second child was born.
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