Jonathan Yim

Jonathan Yim

Southland Sharks
Position	Head coach
League	National Basketball League (New Zealand)
Personal information
Born	1984 (age 40–41) Irvine, California
Nationality	American
Career information
College	California State University, Fullerton
Coaching career	2003–present
Career history
As coach:
2011–2012	Los Angeles Clippers (Video Intern)
2012–2016	Portland Trail Blazers (Head Video Coordinator)
2016-2021	Portland Trail Blazers (Player Development Coach)
2021-2023	South Bay Lakers (Assistant Coach)
2023-2024	Greensboro Swarm (Assistant Coach)
2024-present	Southland Sharks

Jonathan Yim is a professional basketball coach currently coaching the Southland Sharks of the National Basketball League (New Zealand). ^[1]

Coaching Career

Early Career (2011–2016)

Jonathan Yim began his coaching journey with the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2011–2012 NBA season, working as a Video Intern. The following year, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers, where he served as the team's Head Video Coordinator from 2012 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for analyzing game footage, developing scouting reports, and assisting the coaching staff with strategy implementation ^{[2] [3]}

Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2021)

In 2016, Yim was promoted to Player Development Coach for the Trail Blazers, working closely with players to enhance their individual skills. He contributed to the development of key players, including Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, and helped the team reach multiple NBA playoff appearances during his tenure.

G League Coaching Roles (2021–2024)

After nearly a decade in the NBA, Yim transitioned to the NBA G League, joining the South Bay Lakers as an Assistant Coach in 2021. He remained with the team for two seasons before moving to the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets' G League affiliate, for the 2023–2024 season ^[4]

Southland Sharks (2024–present)

In November 2024, Yim was appointed as the head coach of the Southland Sharks, a professional team in the National Basketball League (New Zealand). This marks his first head coaching role at the professional level, bringing over a decade of experience from the NBA and G League to the team. ^[5]

References

1. "Sharks appoint Jonathan Yim as head coach". Sharks Basketball. November 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
2. "2014 Las Vegas Summer League Roster and Notes". NBA.com. Portland Trail Blazers. July 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
3. "Jonathan Yim Sets Out to Blaze Trails in the NBA". Character Media. April 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
4. "Greensboro Swarm Announce 2023-24 Season Opener Roster and Basketball Operations Additions". Greensboro Swarm. NBA G League. November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
5. "Sharks Coach Ready for Season". Sharks Basketball. February 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.