In 2022, Jonah Herscu became an Assistant Coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was born in Amherst, Massachusetts and attended Lake Forest College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in coaching: personal identity, sports psychology and leadership. Coach Herscu went on to attend the United States Sports Academy, where he received a master’s degree in sports science with a focus on coaching.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2022-Present – Portland Trail Blazers (Assistant Coach – Chauncey Billups)

2021-2022 – Sacramento Kings (Assistant Coach – Luke Walton, Alvin Gentry)

2019-2021 – Sacramento Kings (Advance Scout – Luke Walton)

2018-2019– Los Angeles Lakers (Advance Scout/Player Development Assistant – Luke Walton)

2016-2018 – Los Angeles Lakers (Assistant Video Coordinator – Luke Walton)