In 2025, Mike Hopkins became an Assistant Coach for the Phoenix Suns. He was born in San Mateo, California and attended and played at Syracuse University. Coach Hopkins went on to play in the CBA and also played professionally overseas in the Netherlands and Turkey.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – New Orleans Pelicans (Assistant Coach – Willie Green)

2024-2025 – Phoenix Suns (Assistant Coach – Mike Budenholzer)