In 2025, Chris Jent became an Assistant Coach for the New York Knicks. He was born in Orange, California and attended and played at Ohio State University. Coach Jent went on to play for the Hoston Rockets, New York Knicks, CBA, and also played professionally overseas in Australia, Italy, Spain, and Greece.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – New York Knicks (Assistant Coach – Mike Brown)

2024-2025– Charlotte Hornets (Assistant Coach – Charles Lee)

2022-2024 – Los Angeles Lakers (Assistant Coach – Darvin Ham)

2017-2022 – Atlanta Hawks (Assistant Coach – Mike Budenholzer, Lloyd Pierce & Nate McMillan)

2015-2016 – Bakersfield Jam (Head Coach)

2013-2015 – Sacramento Kings (Assistant Coach – Michael Malone Tyrone Corbin, & George Karl)

2006-2011 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Assistant Coach – Mike Brown & Byron Scott)

2004-2005 – Orlando Magic (Interim Head Coach/Assistant Coach – Johnny Davis)

2003-2004 – Philadelphia 76ers (Assistant Coach – Randy Ayers & Chris Ford)