In 2025, James Posey became an Assistant Coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended and played at Xavier University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Coach Posey was selected in the first round by the Denver Nuggets in the 1999 Draft and also played for the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets, and Indiana Pacers.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – Portland Trail Blazers (Assistant Coach – Chauncey Billups)

2024-Present – Phoenix Suns (Assistant Coach – Mike Budenholzer & Jordan Ott)

2022-2024 – Washington Wizards (Assistant Coach – Wes Unseld Jr. & Brian Keefe)

2014-2019 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Assistant Coach – David Blatt, Tyronn Lue, & Larry Drew)

2013-2014 – Canton Charge (Assistant Coach – Steve Hetzel)