In 2019, David Akinyooye became an Assistant Coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was born in Elmont, New York and attended and played at Adelphi University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communication. Coach Akinyooye went on to play in the NBA G League.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2019-Present – Oklahoma City Thunder (Assistant Coach – Billy Donovan & Mark Daigneault)

2015-2019 – Oklahoma City Blue (Assistant Coach – Mark Daigneault)

2013-2014 – San Antonio Spurs (Player Development – Gregg Popovich)

2012-2013 – New York Knicks (Coaching Workout Associate – Mike Woodson)