According to Timberwolves Associate Head Coach David Vanterpool, the game of basketball always kept calling him. Coach Vanterpool’s journey has taken him from the playgrounds of Silver Spring, MD to Italy, China, Russia and beyond. Now as an NBA Coach he is imparting this mentality on his players: constantly learning from the journey more than[…]
“I think everyone feels that the tide is turning, not just in basketball, but in professional sports. That little girl that comes up to me today is going to have a better opportunity, a greater chance … the ability to take it farther than I have because that’s kind of how you hope society evolves[…]
Great podcast by The Layup Line with host Kyle Ratke on Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant Coaches Bryan Gates and Kevin Hanson. Hear them discuss their friendship, their development as Coaches on and off the court, and more. Check out the full podcast here: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/layup-line-assistant-coaches-bryan-gates-kevin-hanson
On October 25, 2019, Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins announced his “Coach Jenkins’ Assists for Education” Program for the 2019-20 season. Through the program, Coach Jenkins has pledged to donate $10 per Grizzlies assist throughout the 2019-20 regular season to reach his goal of providing $20,000 of support for students in Shelby County Schools.[…]
Great article by Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald on how Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach Chris Fleming got his first coaching experience and was able to grow as a Coach in Germany before working in the NBA. Check out the full article here: Bulls assistant Fleming took the path less traveled through Germany