Jason Kidd officially joins Frank Vogel’s coaching staff with Lakers
FILE – In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, then-Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, in Indianapolis. Former NBA head coaches Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins have joined new coach Frank Vogel’s staff with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers formally announced Vogel’s full coaching staff Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
EL SEGUNDO, California — Former NBA head coaches Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins have joined new coach Frank Vogel’s staff with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers formally announced Vogel’s full coaching staff Wednesday.
Article continues after this advertisementPhil Handy, Miles Simon, former Lakers guard Mike Penberthy and Quinton Crawford also will be Vogel’s assistant coaches. Simon is the only holdover from former coach Luke Walton’s staff.
Kidd joins the Lakers after head coaching stints in Brooklyn and Milwaukee. The Hall of Fame point guard was fired by the Bucks in January 2018.
Hollins spent four seasons with Memphis and two more with the Nets, who fired him in January 2016.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Lakers also hired Greg St. Jean, Dru Anthrop and Jon Pastorek as player development coaches with additional responsibilities.
