Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Mark Madsen has his MBA from Stanford, has been a missionary in Spain, and is a new father, but right now his primary focus is helping the Lakers return to their championship form he knows all too well from his playing days. Watch his Coaches Story to find out how a text led him onto the Lakers staff, what inspired him to get his masters, his coaching philosophy, and more!

This story is a part of our Coaches Stories series. Join us as we connect with the unsung workhorses of the NBA whose backgrounds and journeys are all unique and incredible.

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