ATLANTA – The Hawks announced their nomination of Coach Jason Joines of BlazeSports America (Norcross, Ga.) as the club’s 2021 Atlanta market Jr. NBA Coach of the Year during halftime of Thursday’s game vs. Orlando. During a special pregame recognition, the Hawks also recognized Jamie Gladney of Henry County Hurricanes Wheelchair Basketball (McDonough, Ga.) as their 2020 Atlanta market nomination.
Each year the Hawks, along with participating NBA and WNBA teams, nominate a Jr. NBA Coach of the Year, who isaking a positive impact on children by demonstrating outstanding integrity, character and leadership. From the grassroots level to the professional level, the positive impact that a coach can have on an athlete is invaluable.