In 2023, James Borrego became an Assistant Coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended and played at the University of San Diego, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in leadership studies.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2023-Present – New Orleans Pelicans (Assistant Coach – Willie Green)

2018-2022 – Charlotte Hornets (Head Coach)

2015-2018 – San Antonio Spurs (Assistant Coach – Gregg Popovich)

2012-2015 – Orlando Magic (Assistant Coach/Interim Head Coach – Jacque Vaughn)

2010-2012 – New Orleans Hornets (Assistant Coach – Monty Williams)

2003-2010 – San Antonio Spurs (Assistant Coach – Gregg Popovich)