Brian Adams (basketball)

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Brian Adams
Detroit Pistons
PositionAssistant coach
League NBA
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Career information
College Connecticut College
Coaching career2006–present
Career history
As coach:
2011–2013 Harvard (assistant)
2013–2014 Marist (assistant)
2014–2018 Agua Caliente Clippers (assistant)
2018–2020 Agua Caliente Clippers
20202023 Philadelphia 76ers (assistant)
2023 Taipei Taishin Mars
2024–present Detroit Pistons (assistant)

Brian Adams is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He grew up in the state of New York.

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Coaching career

College Coaching Career

Brian Adams was hired as coach for Harvard University and Marist College [1]

Agua Caliente Clippers

On August 1, 2018, Adams was named the head coach after previously serving as a player development coach with the LA Clippers. [2]

Philadelphia 76ers

On November 9, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers hired Adams as a player development coach under Doc Rivers. [3]

Taipei Taishin Mars

On September 14, 2023, the Taipei Taishin Mars named Adams as their new head coach. [4] On December 31, the Taipei Taishin Mars announced that Adams resigned from head coach. [5]

Detroit Pistons

On December 31, 2023, the Detroit Pistons named Adams as their new assistant coach. [6]

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References

  1. "Bower Names Lee, Burroughs, Adams To Staff". Marist College Athletics.
  2. "L.A. Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff for 2018–19 Season". NBA.com. August 1, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  3. "Team Announces 2020–21 Coaching Staff". NBA.com. November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
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