Melvin Hunt facts for kids
| Baylor Bears | |
|---|---|
| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 15, 1969 Tallulah, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Baylor (1987–1991) |
| League | Big 12 |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| – | Temple HS (assistant) |
| –1999 | Incarnate Word (assistant) |
| 1999–2001 | Houston Rockets (scout) |
| 2002–2003 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 2003–2004 | Houston Rockets (scout) |
| 2004–2005 | Los Angeles Lakers (assistant) |
| 2005–2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| 2010–2015 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
| 2015 | Denver Nuggets (interim) |
| 2015–2018 | Dallas Mavericks (assistant) |
| 2018–2021 | Atlanta Hawks (assistant) |
| 2024–present | Baylor (assistant) |
Melvin Hunt was born on December 15, 1969. He is an American basketball coach. Currently, he helps coach the Baylor Bears men's basketball team at Baylor University. Before this, he was an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Melvin Hunt: A Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Melvin Hunt grew up in Tallulah, Louisiana. He went to Baylor University. There, he earned two degrees: one in business and one in education.
He was a key player on the Baylor basketball team. He played for four years, from 1987 to 1991. He helped his team reach both the NCAA and NIT tournaments. After college, Hunt played professional basketball. He played in the Caribbean and Mexico.
Coaching Adventures Begin
Hunt started his coaching career at Temple High School in Texas. He was an assistant coach there. Later, he moved to college basketball. He became the main assistant coach at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
In 1999, Hunt joined the Houston Rockets. He worked there for five years. For his first two years, he was a video coordinator and scout. Then, he spent two years as an assistant coach. His last year with the Rockets, he scouted college and international players.
After Houston, he spent a year as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for five years. During his time with the Cavaliers, the team had great success. In the 2008–09 season, the Cavs won 66 games. This was a record for the team and the NBA. Hunt and the coaching staff were honored to coach the Eastern Conference team in the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.
The Cavaliers also did well in the playoffs. They reached the 2007 NBA Finals. They also made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2009. From 2007 to 2010, they reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals four times in a row.
Leading the Denver Nuggets
In 2010, Hunt left Cleveland and joined the Denver Nuggets. He worked as an assistant coach for several years. On March 3, 2015, he became the interim head coach of the Nuggets. This happened after the previous coach, Brian Shaw, left the team.
Hunt made his debut as head coach on March 3, 2015. His team played against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets won the game 106–95.
Coaching in the NBA and Beyond
On June 30, 2015, Hunt became an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. He stayed with them for a few years.
On June 8, 2018, the Atlanta Hawks hired Hunt as an assistant coach. He worked with the Hawks until 2020. In 2024, he returned to his college roots. He became an assistant coach for the Baylor Bears men's basketball team.
Head Coaching Record
As an interim head coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 2014–15 season, Melvin Hunt coached 23 games. His team won 10 games and lost 13 games. This means they won about 43.5% of their games. The Nuggets finished 4th in their division that year and did not make the playoffs.
Personal Life
Melvin Hunt is married and has two children.
See also
In Spanish: Melvin Hunt para niños
